The Inspiring Sustainability Group Get Involved in Colleges’ National Green Week by Planting 210 Trees.

The Inspiring Sustainability Group celebrates Colleges’ National Green Week at the Peterborough College campus by planting 120 Trees and Hedgerow saplings.

Obtained through the Woodland Trust, the aim is to bring staff and students together to plant the ‘wildlife’ pack, which will help establish food and shelter for wildlife and create a living legacy for future generations. 

Speaking to Head Groundskeeper Paul Smith, “ All of us should care about our environment—not just for our future, but for our present as well. Everything around us, from the ecosystems within the grass to the trees that have stood for decades, provides life to both us and the wildlife around us. The trees we’ve chosen have been selected specifically to support and benefit local wildlife.”

AOC National Green Week celebrates the sustainability efforts of colleges and their role in tackling climate change. Colleges are at the forefront of sustainable practices, preparing students for the future. They also play a vital role in equipping students with skills in renewable energy, retrofit, digital technologies and other green industries, supporting net-zero strategies. Find out more about Inspiring Sustainability within the Group by checking out the dedicated webpage