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Green Gym kids get into National Tree Week
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Posted: Nov 29, 2007
Children at Oakwood Primary School in East Leeds have done their bit for National Tree Week by planting a new hedgerow using native tree species, kindly provided by National Grid.
The children are part of an innovative 'School Green Gym' project, which helps kids to get more active by taking part in activities that also benefit the environment. It is funded by the Department of Health, and is delivered by staff from Skelton Grange Environment Centre, an environmental education project based in South Leeds, which is run by BTCV in partnership with National Grid and Leeds City Council.
As well as creating a new hedgerow, the children have also been building raised beds to grow vegetables, planting spring bulbs and making a scarecrow! All the activities are fun to take part in and raise the children's activity levels, and also provide a real environmental benefit for the school.
"It's been great to see the children getting so involved in improving their school grounds, and they are really proud of the work they've done," said Project Officer Amy Wright. "They've been getting plenty of exercise, learning new skills, and having lots of fun!"
As well as creating a new hedgerow, the children have also been building raised beds to grow vegetables, planting spring bulbs and making a scarecrow! All the activities are fun to take part in and raise the children's activity levels, and also provide a real environmental benefit for the school.
"It's been great to see the children getting so involved in improving their school grounds, and they are really proud of the work they've done," said Project Officer Amy Wright. "They've been getting plenty of exercise, learning new skills, and having lots of fun!"
