Treemendous York

08/01/2026

Think you know trees? Think again, and let 'Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell' tell you like it is in under 12 minutes. https://youtu.be/pHJIhxZEoxg?si=liFD_SYdlsqvwgKn

16/12/2025

Do you know a school in the UK which would like to plant some trees?

Eco for Education Update🌳 FREE Tree/Hedge/Tree Nursery/Orchard Schemes for Schools!
🍏The Tree Council's fantastic ‘Orchards for Schools’ scheme - Open to state/independent special/nursery/primary/secondary. 5 maiden fruit trees needing 4m between trunks and/or 100 fruit whips for 15-20 metres of hedgerow. Nut-free. Delivery late Feb / early March with at least 1 week’s notice. Turf removal in advance (1m radius for each tree), perhaps by parent volunteers. Mulching (e.g. woodchip) and aftercare, perhaps linked with their Young Tree Champions programme (https://youngtreechampions.org). Apply asap at https://treecouncil.org.uk/grants-and-guidance/our-grants/orchards-for-schools/ – STOP PRESS opened end of Nov but high demand means temporarily closed while they check stock availability!
🍐 Also TCV’s ‘I Dig Trees’ includes fruit tree packs for schools. That part isn’t open yet but register for interest at https://www.tcv.org.uk/i-dig-trees-free-trees/ . Might work for a setting with insufficient space for 5 fruit trees – think they offered 3 in the past.
🌿 Other free tree schemes for schools include The Tree Council’s ‘Branching Out’ and other grants at https://treecouncil.org.uk/grants-and-guidance/our-grants/ , The Woodland Trust’s Free Trees for Schools and Communities https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities/ and Earthwatch’s ‘Tiny Forests’ https://earthwatch.org.uk/program/tiny-forest/ .
💻Online resources (inc assembly presentations, Green Tree Schools Award) provided by The Woodland Trust (http://treetoolsforschools.org.uk) + Young Tree Champions scheme provided by The Tree Council (https://youngtreechampions.org/get-involved/).
🔎 On tree/hedge health, see free resources on hedges at https://treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-campaigns/national-hedgerow-week/ and for older children at https://hedgerowsurvey.ptes.org/hedge-surveys and see resource pack for the OPAL Tree Health Survey at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/opal/surveys/treehealthsurvey/ .
🌱 On growing trees from seed, see the Young Tree Growers Guide from The Tree Council (https://treegrowersguide.org.uk/ytgg/). Also, registration is now open for the pilot year of a 3-year ‘Growing Together’ programme on setting up a community tree nursery with The Tree Council https://treecouncil.org.uk/growing-together/growing-together-for-schools/
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For a summary on Eco for Ed see https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environment/eco-opportunities-for-your-communitys-schools-nurseries .
Jan – Energy, Sustainability & Solar Panels https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02WyPgoLfidKeKemhccwJDUSvPz8jebJh4nBC4eTUatiWkJLb2JUmkH7u3tzKSBoXCl
Feb – Outdoor Space for Nature & Grow Your Own https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02mA562oStCTpMzm8SWbE7PH1tp4MBSe9Arb2PRtPixaxTSyBXNve6W5AyaKe2qebFl
Mar – Positive Action for Pollinators https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02nPiK9kZ3D3B1a9Ut96WSygBpCfDgEcAEu1QQkqLCBju3XnPUp2FDXeKxBvNHqsQal
Apr – Citizen Science https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid036Lq16aKwnPFELUpUUanqf1QWY3GrfKcuwXbe4Gd4at7bzS2neejHWVaP3x6QucvCl
May – Hedgehogs & Hedgerows https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02taWZk83RDkQPt9bJkakaMHSKtJnY64eghSSfSxF4aKmrsxhKZTmGKnKAJg7AUcnFl
June – Air Quality & Active Travel https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02guK7mNgNwrECxABpmMhAhvhYoUMXyGJoxh1BS5vgLsLcajApnY589yCUUGNHPN7ml
July - Climate https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02Hc4NwBBXGYCLk5oCYBXUGKJEgcUG26eULMry5bTxdvWgPSwKLzb78FKvAKLr9TvHl
August – Green Careers https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=747679631294858&set=a.145732771489550
Bonus – Bats (inc Halloween activities) https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=764003086329179&set=a.145732771489550
Sept – Save Our Soil & Wild Water https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02e9p4ccXduBxw2xV8uekmgPSSsyafKyEAijTirvf3BYfmgL3JnLeRmrQEwHCwk8hWl
Oct – Reduce Reuse Recycle https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02gb8kKDZ1cDA37LQ2PDwqieNAFdkiMk24TPqTPqh47QqcV4JkcpVng7qJ11P3dURzl
Nov - Initiatives for Insects https://www.facebook.com/DunningtonGIG/posts/pfbid02Gs16qN6Y7uTzJYeU8m7DAxYHSG2ofMH94YUqo9VgaGx8uwzQQ3S8t7cJ2qZGHCAsl
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30/11/2025

Treemendous is in awe of the Dunnington Green Initiatives Group. We've been informed that if you contact them, they'll provide a 'how to' guide to doing something similar in your village or community.

13/10/2025

Would you like to plant a tree in your garden?

Would you like to plant a tree in your garden? 🌳

The Great Clifton & Rawcliffe Tree Project and Homestead Park are teaming up to deliver a special workshop to help local residents gain the skills and confidence to plant and care for more trees in our neighbourhoods.

Join us on Saturday 18th October for a relaxed and informal workshop with our Craft Gardener Jules, who will share some tips for planting and aftercare, to ensure your tree gets off to a good start and is able to thrive for years to come.

This is a chance to meet other local tree-lovers and neighbours participating in the free-tree project of the "Greener Clifton & Rawcliffe" community group.

Light refreshments will be provided. Places are free but booking is essential. Book here: https://bit.ly/46Jv8fX

30/09/2025

Thank you Dunnington Green Initiatives Group and THANK YOU if you grow an oak tree!

17/09/2025

Plant acorns.

16/09/2025

Dunnington's tree planting project is growing - now includes Osbaldwick!

📣 GIG’s 5th Garden Trees Scheme is BRANCHING OUT even further this year!
Please spread news about our budget-friendly 🪙 buzz-bringing 🐝 blossoming beauties 🌸 chosen with ultimate sizes to suit small spaces 📏 for residents of …
✅Dunnington ✅Holtby ✅Warthill (all Saturday 29th November AM)
✅Stockton on the Forest (Saturday 29th November PM)
✅ Osbaldwick (Sunday 30th November AM)
For more details on this community-spirited not-for-profit and how to put in an order, click Like at the top of our FB page at and FOLLOW by clicking on the 3 dots near the Message button.

17/08/2025

Want to learn about some of the UK's oldest trees?

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19/07/2025

Tree nursery conference next Friday!

29/06/2025

Short video about Ash Dieback and how evolution my be giving us some more resistant Ash trees.

New research by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Queen Mary University of London indicates that natural selection is acting to combat ash die...

18/05/2025

An update about the Treemendous York Partnership for all who have worked with us over the years

In 2010 the City of York Council produced a “Towards York Economic Vision” which aimed at highlighting York’s pre-eminence not only in the areas of tourism, education and science, but also as a “greener city”.

One of many reactions to this local government strategy was the formation of a small voluntary group of tree-lovers dedicated to planting trees and hedges on private and community land. They gave themselves the unforgettable name of Treemendous.

Since then, we have planted almost 100,000 trees 🌳🌳🌳including hedge trees. Many of the more recent woodland projects have been on Campus East of the University of York. Our achievements are documented in the Case Studies section on our website https://www.treemendousyork.com/casestudies.php

Some of the trees planted have been supplied for free by the Woodland Trust, and others by a range of generous sponsors, all tree planting and maintenance have done for FREE.

The Chair (Barry Otley), Vice-Chair (Derek Utley) resigned at the September AGM 2024, and we have been unable to find replacements for these posts. Consequently, to use surplus expensive biodegradable protection, tree planting continued in November, December, and maintenance ended in March 2025, with Treasurer (Neil Mcilveen) leading all events.

There are still many opportunities for tree planting in the York area, so any groups or individuals interested in continuing our activity should contact St Nicks [email protected]

For more general enquiries https://www.stnicks.org.uk/green-corridors-york/nature-conservation-volunteering/

Treemendous will be donating any surplus funds to St Nicks

Come and make friends, learn new skills, gain experience in the environmental sector and have fun! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at St Nicks to suit everyone.

09/05/2025

Both men remanded in custody and told to expect lengthy prison sentences.

Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, found to have criminally damaged tree and Hadrian’s Wall