Citizen Forester Tree Planting, Higginshaw, Oldham

The Details

Join us Higginshaw Playing Fields in Oldham on Friday 14th March for tree planting and become a Citizen Forester with City of Trees!

We will be planting a combination of woodland copses and hedges on this site. This planting will help address the climate emergency whilst enhancing biodiversity and supporting local wildlife. On their journey to maturity, the trees will help reduce the impact of flooding on the site so that the fields can continue to be used.

All tools will be provided; please wear suitable clothing for outdoor work and sturdy footwear. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole day – you will be guided throughout the day so no prior experience is necessary. This activity is suitable for older children and adults – this is because of the nature of the work involved. If you are interested in bringing young children to this event please contact our team to see how you can be involved.

Time & Location

• 10am – 3pm, join us for an hour or stay for the whole day.
• The area where we will be planting is alongisde the playing fields by OL1 3EW, Rivington St, Oldham.
• Meeting Location: ///treat.afford.leave (what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location).

Parking/public transport

• Only residential parking is available at this site, so please use public transport where possible.
• The nearest bus stop is Trinity House (Stop ID: MANAPWMW), approx 7 min walk from site, which the 402 bus route stops at.
• Bus routes 149, 159, 183, 409 also stop near the site at Coldhurst Street (Stop ID: MANAPTMT), which is approx. 9 min walk from site.
• The nearest tram stop is Westwood, approx 23 min walk from site.

About the site

Higginshaw is a public playing fields site. The area where we will be working has uneven ground with elevation in some areas. There is a combination of both formal and informal paths and scrubby vegetation dominates the planting areas. A portaloo will be available on site for volunteer use.