Young people around the country are becoming a Force for Nature.
We believe that every young person has it within themselves to be a force for nature – to connect with, learn about, care for and share with others the awesome power of trees and the natural world. Join The Tree Council’s Force for Nature call to action and become part of a nationwide network of thousands of schools and young people speaking up for nature to create a tree-filled, healthier future for all.
Be a Force for Nature
The Tree Council’s overarching call to action for schools and young people, driven by a vision of a tree-filled, healthier future for all. We do this by working together for the love of trees; providing the resources, training and opportunities for all children, regardless of background or location, to connect, learn, care and share the awesome power of trees and become powerful champions for trees and the natural world.
“From our teachers using the knowledge & understanding gained from the Learning for Sustainability CPD sessions, which developed a real appreciation for the vitality of trees, to our pupils writing and delivering their own powerful speeches using new skills from the Speakers Trust workshop, the whole process has been a rich and an all-encompassing wonderful learning opportunity!”
– Springside Primary, Glasgow
Connecting young people with trees and each other
Our programmes have been designed to address four key challenges faced by schools:
Get involved
There are several ways The Tree Council can bring the wonder of trees to your pupils and help your school become a Force for Nature.
Young Tree Champions Programme
Our flagship educational programme for schools, designed by teachers for teachers. It supports schools to embark on impactful nature-based learning activities that connect pupils and staff to trees and nature, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills and tools they need to speak up to protect trees and our planet.
Orchards (and hedgerows!) for Schools
Our grant programme for schools, Orchards for Schools provides a free, one-off pack of fruit trees and/or fruiting hedgerow whips to schools that are at the start of their planting journey, or whose priority is a straightforward way of greening their grounds for biodiversity and/or site enhancement.
