Macclesfield Community Tree Nursery

06/06/2026

Anyone want a free pint?

All you have to do is come along to the snow goose on Thursday at 7 and listen to some bloke talk about growing trees for a bit. Simples

Link to book below

People, Planet, Pint is your local sustainability meetup, where you can find local inspiration and like-minded friends over a drink.

23/05/2026

Anyone like to foster some baby trees ? Our fostering program is open again.

We supply you with a tray of about 25 trees (or more if you want), some pots, some potting mix, fertilizer, a water bottle and as much advice as you need. You look after them at your place until you are ready to hand them back. If you can find good homes for them yourself – great. If not, we will.

Right now we have the following trays available:
Rowan
Crab Apple
Dog rose
Variety Pack

If you’d like to have a go, please get in touch [email protected]

21/05/2026

Recent update in the photos

09/05/2026

Repair cafe on today.

Ive got lots of things that need mending ( do they fix backs? ) Unfortunately, I cant make it. Have to grow trees. Busy time of year.

04/05/2026

Hi folks,

We are still on the lookout for mature wild service trees in the area. We know of 2 or 3 that are old enough to fruit but they are all a bit of a trek.

If you know about any please let us know. [email protected]

At this time of year they'll have white flowers like the photos. The tree wont be particularly big. It has funny looking leaves ( see photo).

03/05/2026

It's No Mow May! 🌼🌻🌺🌸

Why not leave a wild patch in your garden or on your lawn?

What is No Mow May?
No Mow May is a campaign by Plantlife, encouraging people to stop mowing their lawns for the month of May (and hopefully beyond!) 🐝

You can leave your whole lawn, or just a patch or two, to grow wild, it’s totally up to you!

Why take part?
By leaving grass uncut and letting wildflowers bloom, you’re creating a habitat that supports biodiversity. This helps pollinators like bees and butterflies, provides shelter for other invertebrates, and offers food sources for birds and mammals.

We’d love to know who’s taking part this year? 🌿

26/04/2026

A few photos of recent activities.

31/03/2026

We are 5ish today ! Well probably last week but let’s not be picky. Thanks to everyone that has helped over this time. Too many people to list individually. It would go on for pages and pages. There wouldn’t be many people in Macclesfield not on it 😊

more info in photos

22/03/2026

Recentish activity update. More info with the photos

23/02/2026

The last of our big orders went out this weekend. They'll eventually end up in South Park, St Albans and the Ash Grove Academy after being planted by those nice people at Macc Wild Network

We are now up.to 1754 trees that have been given out this bare root season. About 300 up from last year. 42 different species

Further breakdown below if interested

hawthorn 170
Birch 166
Spindle 155
Hornbeam 153
Wild Privet 124
Blackthorn 115
alder 99
quince 87
wych elm 75
rowan red 64
dogwood 57
oak 52
guelder rose 51
alder Buckthorn 50
Field Maple 43
Bird Cherry 36
Rowan Kashmir 31
Crab Apple 29
Goat Willow 21
Wild Cherry 17
Wayfaring 17
Black Poplar 16
Plymouth Pear 13
Wild Pear 12
Purple Leaved Sycamore 12
Norway Maple 10
Cherry Plum 9
Beech 7
Hazel 7
Horse Chestnut 7
Italian Alder 6
Green Alder 6
Aspen 5
Elder 5
Holly 5
White Willow 5
Blue Sausage 4
Sycamore 4
Green Willow 4
Plum 3
Dog Rose 1
Gorse 1