100 Trees

On the island

What did you do this morning? I helped plant 100 trees! As part of our calendar of centenary event, this month we were tasked with planting 100 trees. As you know there is nothing a monkey likes more than a quick swing around a few branches, however today they were a little too small for that!

Near Fletchers Lea

Our planting was made possible by Ware in Bloom. Jan Wing and her team very kindly provided the 100 trees for us and we planted them under her direction. She had consulted with the gardener and a tree expert and found out which trees needed to be planted, how and where. We were given instructions on how far apart to put them, how to stake them and how to put their protective sleeves on. Then it was over to us. We all found out what hard work digging holes can be!

Priory Grounds

It was a beautiful spring morning and it was a delight to be outside with friends enjoying the spring flowers, the fresh air and seeing the wildlife both on land and on the river, as well as helping our community. I had a great time.

If you are taking part in the centenary challenge and were there this morning, then you can also tick off number 83 on your sheet.

One young person commented that she had a really good time and was looking forward to seeing the tree she had planted every time she came to play at the Priory park and visited the Island.



The 3rd Ware Copse on the Island.

Rama also reminded us that the St.George's Day parade ends in the Priory grounds every year and so after we have paraded on Sunday May 8th, (yes it is late this year), we will be able to point out our trees to our families.