Events
Looking to get involved?
Whether you’re an individual or a community group, we have lots of ways to get your hands dirty with City of Trees. Below you will find all of our upcoming volunteering opportunities and events across Greater Manchester – please take a moment to explore all of the details and remember to check back as we regularly add new events. If you are a business looking to get involved, please visit our take action page.
May 26, 2026
10:00 am
Balsam Bashing at Cob Kiln Lane, Trafford
Cob Kiln Lane, Urmston, Manchester M41 9JT
May 27, 2026
11:00 am
Dementia Friendly Walks in Trafford
Longford Park, Stretford, M32 8DA
May 28, 2026
10:00 am
Spring Nature Crafts at Longford Park, Trafford
Longford Park, Stretford, M21 9TA
June 1, 2026
10:00 am
Balsam Bashing at Stretford Meadows, Trafford
Stretford Meadows, Stretford, M32 9AR
June 24, 2026
11:00 am
Dementia Friendly Walks in Trafford
Longford Park, Stretford, M32 8DA
July 22, 2026
11:00 am
Dementia Friendly Walks in Trafford
Longford Park, Stretford, M32 8DA
August 26, 2026
11:00 am
Dementia Friendly Walks in Trafford
Longford Park, Stretford, M32 8DA
September 23, 2026
11:00 am
Dementia Friendly Walks in Trafford
Longford Park, Stretford, M32 8DA
October 28, 2026
11:00 am
Dementia Friendly Walks in Trafford
Longford Park, Stretford, M32 8DA
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide all the tools and materials you’ll need, including gloves. There will be a briefing at the start of the day, so you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.
Yes! If you are staying all day, please bring along your lunch for our break halfway through the day. We will provide tea, coffee, water and biscuits to keep you going through the day!
We usually go ahead whatever the weather, we would only reschedule in extreme circumstances. If it’s really bad we will make a judgement call the day before or on the day of the event.