Tree planting in rectory Wood

I was sorry to miss this, but here's an update from volunteer Jean. Tree Planting at Rectory Wood, Cranfield – 1st December 2013

On a bright and sunny Sunday, about 180 people gathered at Rectory Wood for a tree planting session.
A short walk from the coach, parked in the school car park, brought us to the open field already marked out with canes.  After a short demonstration, we each collected a spade and a mallet and were soon happily digging.
The aroma of bacon drifting across the grass eventually enticed us to the refreshment van staffed by familiar, smiling faces from the Lakeside Cafe.

This volunteer managed to plant about twelve of the 1000 or so oak, field maple and birch saplings.  It is inspiring to think of the folk who will wander among the trees in years to come, enjoying the birdsong and even perhaps bluebells.

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Forest is spreading to Cranfield

From Forest of Marston Vale on Facebook
 

 

A big hello to the people of Cranfield! We just wanted to give you a heads up - we have a public tree planting day coming up where we invite members of the public to come along and plant a tree or two in The Forest of Marston Vale, and this year it's in Cranfield. So if you're planning on joining us, there's no point you driving to the Forest Centre, for a coach to drive you back. Make sure you Like our Page and we'll soon be letting you know the location so that you can walk to where we'll be. Do join us - it's a lovely thing to do and everyone enjoys it