Lunchtime art
A lot of year 3 decided to have a go at drawing some still life at lunchtime, it was a lovely relaxing lunch drawing and enjoying the sun. We were…
Watch our live streamed Force for Nature online festival, which recently took place in July. It’s a great opportunity to feel part of this exciting campaign, celebrate the wonder of trees and nature, and inspire your school and children to be a Force for Nature.
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Inspiring Young Tree Champions
to be a #ForceForNature
We know from 50 years of planting trees that young people care about the planet and are an amazing force for nature. That’s why we’ve teamed up with M&G plc to respond to the climate and ecological crises, by inspiring teachers and pupils to unlock the power of trees.
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Read more about the fabulous work being done by some of our Young Tree Champion schools and how their pupils are becoming a #ForceForNature…
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Listen to the Force For Nature song
Listen to the incredible Force For Nature song, written especially for the campaign by our very ambassador, singer-songwriter Benjamin Haycock, former ITV’s The Voice contestant.
Listen to the song here
Interested in our ambassador programme?
We know that young people care about the planet
We have seen in recent months just how much of an amazing force for nature young people can be if given the tools and the voice to speak up. But the threat of climate change and the impact of coronavirus is having a massive impact on our young people.
Did you know?
65%
of children have been mentally affected by the Coronavirus pandemic
89%
of surveyed youth think young people can make a difference on climate change.
By becoming Tree Champions, young people can:
Connect
Grow deeper connections with each other, trees and nature both in and out of school to improve their mental and physical health and well-being.
Learn
Learn about the extraordinary role of trees and nature in tackling the crisis, explore new skills and celebrate the diversity of life on earth. Most importantly teachers and children will use their skills and knowledge to take action to be a #ForceForNature
Share
Creatively share their new found knowledge, skills and passion to tackle the crisis. Finding their voice to engage and empower others to take action.
Thank you to our programme partner M&G plc
The Tree Council are working in partnership with M&G plc, the savings and investment company that truly understands the value of trees to fighting climate change. By inspiring young people to become young tree champions, we hope to help create a healthier future, for the environment and each other. We are incredibly grateful to M&G plc for their fantastic support which will enable us to reach some of the most underserved communities in Britain and inspire them to be a #ForceForNature
