Great Holm community tree planting on Saturday 13th February 2027

Community Trees MK are planting trees at Horseshoe Walk on Saturday 13 February, from 10:00 to 14:00. It's part of their wider project to plant trees across Milton Keynes with the help of local people, and they're partnering with MK City Council, Loughton & Great Holm Parish Council and The International Tree Foundation.

At Horseshoe Walk in Great Holm, the session will add an understory of smaller trees amongst an existing stand that's been thinned to create a biodiverse wildlife corridor, which in turn helps local biodiversity. It's an open-air event, and you don't need any experience to get involved — tools are provided on the day, so you just need to turn up and be ready to plant. Under-16s have to be accompanied by an adult.

There are a few practical things to keep in mind before you head out. There are no toilet facilities in the immediate area, so you'll want to bring your own refreshments. Parking is in a public area in front of the shops and a pub at MK8 9AN, rather than in the pub's private car park. On-the-day booking is limited to four tickets per booking, with more available by contacting the organisers. The session runs from 10:00 to 14:00, so you can drop in and help out for as much or as little of the morning as you like.