Come along on Friday 20 February, to plant fruit trees with Earthwatch Europe at Wesley Playing Fields in North Acton from 10.30 until 1.30. Gardening equipment and refreshments provided. So come along and help create an mini orchard by fruit tree planting.
Planting a tree in your garden or in your local community can make a big difference for wildlife. Trees provide homes, food and shelter for a wide range of wildlife in the form of flowers, berries, leaves and woody matter, as well as serving as a structure for nesting. They also mitigate climate change effects by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere, reducing air pollution and preserving water sources.
Their springtime blossom to provide pollen and nectar for pollinating insect species.
Wesley Playing Fields Fruit tree planting
It’s will a great way to get out this half-term and also make a positive impact on a green space.
You don’t need gardening gear, just turn up in comfy clothes which you don’t mind getting muddy, and they will supply the equipment and most importantly, snacks.
Come and join in with Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), Ealing Council and Earthwatch Europe. Join us on Friday 20 February, 10.30am in school half-term holidays where they will be planting 9 fruit trees and learn from orchard experts about how to plant and take care of these trees. They will be providing snacks and refreshments, free event. You can sign up on Eventbrite, or just turn up on the day.
Location and directions
Location: Wesley Playing Fields, London NW10 6PH
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The nearest bus stops: North Acton Road (Stop PB)(Location here | Stop ID: 51191)
Parking: Paid parking available on Wesley Ave
Fruit tree planting
Earthwatch Europe are working in partnership with Pure DC to grow fruit trees at Wesley Playing Fields. Based on the top favourites chosen by the local community, they will be planting apple, pear, plum, and strawberry trees🌳🍎🍐🍒. These fruit trees will be grown and shared by the community. They will produce delicious fruits for you to enjoy, attracts pollinators and ground dwellers, help capture rain water, creates a lovely community and opportunities to learn new skills. This project is funded by Pure DC, and supports the park improvement work carried out by Ealing Council and Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).
Book today on Eventbrite. On the day, you will find out about trees and fruit tree planting.
Tiny forests of Ealing
Earthwatch has planted various Tiny Forests in the area. Find out where they are by visiting Our Tiny Forests Map. Tiny Forests is a dense, fast-growing, native woodland made up of 600 trees planted in a tennis court-sized plot. They are not only an attractive location for wildlife but are great for people to enjoy as well and can provide a range of benefits in the fight against climate change.
84% of the UK population now live in urban areas. While urbanisation is increasing, UK urban green space is on an alarming downward trend. This means that people living in urban spaces have less and less access to the natural world. So these tiny forests bring the benefits of woodland into our cities and provide access to connect with natural world.
Since 2020, Earthwatch has worked with partners and communities across the UK to plant over 200 Tiny Forests – bringing the benefits of a forest right into the heart of our cities and urban spaces.
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