Citizen Forester Tree Maintenance at Whitehead Park, Bury

The Details

Join us for a day of tree maintenance and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!
We will be maintaining previously planted trees by securing mulch matts and woodchip around the base of the trees to help with vegetation management. The trees have been planted in response to the climate and biodiversity emergency. They create healthier, happier communities, tackle the climate crisis head on, reconnect us to our natural world, and provide essential habitats for wildlife.

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear. Tools we will be using include rubber mallets, wheelbarrows and spades. This activity does involve kneeling down, please do let us know if you have any concerns about this activity and we can provide further information. There is a portaloo on site. This activity is suitable for all ages.

The event will run until the work is completed so on some days we may finish earlier than 3pm - please let us know if you will be coming later in the day and not arriving at 10am by emailing [email protected]

Time & Location

• 10am-3pm, Whitehead Park. Closest entrance to the park either at the end of Scholes Lane
• Meeting point what3words: ///blows.muddy.career
• If you have any issues finding the event on the day then please contact Hannah (07519326206) or Ashley (07354 904472).

Parking/public transport

• There is residential parking on Scholes Lane and other streets around the park, please be mindful of residents when parking.
• The following bus routes stop a 5 minute walk from site: 469, 474, 511

About the site

Whitehead Park is a publicly accessible green space. The working area is rough under foot, with long grass and vegetation in places and a mixture of hardstanding, formal paths and informal paths. A portaloo will be available on site for volunteer use.