Ask your local school to apply for free trees for school grounds
New school trees planted throughout Ealing
Last year the Green School Network linked up with the Ealing Tree team to offer an amazing tree give-away to state-funded schools in Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall.
Boosting nature, pupil wellbeing and tackling climate change
Five schools successfully applied for new trees to be planted in their grounds. These 33 trees alone will lock away 825kg of carbon every year*. In addition to storing carbon to tackle climate change, the trees will provide shade, reduce surface water flooding, absorb pollution, support local biodiversity and increase pupil access to nature! What’s not to love?
SMS schools progress to net zero
Natalie Bayliss, Founding Director of Sustainability Managers for Schools CIC highlighted, “SMS has calculated the carbon footprints of all the schools we work with and agreed Climate Action Plans to reduce their emissions and boost nature. They all successfully secured these trees to enhance their school grounds and improve pupil wellbeing. The trees will also contribute to their net zero goals.”
More free trees for schools in 2025
Given the success of last year’s campaign, local schools will can once again apply for free trees for their school grounds. This year there will be no limit to the number of trees per school and repeat applications are very welcome. Schools just have to submit their application which can be found here. The deadline for applications is 23:59 1 July 2025.
Spread the word to your local school
If you know a school that has space for more tree cover please share this article with a school staff member. They can learn more at the next Green School Network at 3:45-5pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025.
To register to the Green School Network, email contact@actforealing.org
Learn more with the Green School Network
The Green School Network hosts free termly online webinars that offer tips, peer to peer learning, expert advice and the latest news about sustainability programmes and grant funding. Each webinar typically includes: expert speakers, a school case study, audience discussion and top sustainability tips. Each session has a specific theme, topics include:
- Promoting active travel
- How to start an eco-committee
- Adopting sustainable fashion
- Cutting school energy bills
- Gardening in school
- Sustainable eating
Any Ealing school staff member interested in sustainability is welcome to join the Ealing Green School Network! This network is a wonderful community of TAs, PSHE leads, geography leads, eco-club leads, School Business Managers, Deputy Heads, Governors and caretakers. Primary, secondary and SEN schools are all involved, sharing their ideas and asking questions.
Don’t let your Ealing school be left out. Especially when you can get free trees to plant! Register today by emailing contact@actforealing.org
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