Thursday, 16 January 2025
Help plant wildlife-friendly trees and hedgerows at UoN鈥檚 Riverside Sports Complex.
UoN Sport, the university Grounds Team and the Sustainability Team have partnered up to plant species-rich hedgerows at Riverside Sports Complex. Planting started in December 2022 as an initiative to offset the carbon emissions generated by sports teams travelling to the university for BUCS Big Wednesday. It has since evolved into the along the River Trent for the benefit of local nature and to help tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies. These further enhancements are being funded by Severn Trent Water’s Boost for Biodiversity fund.
So far over 1,600 trees have been planted, but we need your help! For we aim to plant a further 2,800 trees. Everyone is welcome to come along and learn how to plant trees and whips, meet new people, and connect with nature. You can join as an individual, or as a society, sports team, or community group.
Schedule of planting sessions:
- Tuesday 21 January, 1.15-3pm
- Wednesday 22 January, 1.15-3pm
- Saturday 25 January, 10.30am -1pm
- Wednesday 29 January, 1.15-3pm
- Thursday 30 January, 1.15-3pm
- Saturday 1 February, 10.30am -1pm
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Equipment is provided, however if you own gardening gloves please bring these with you.