#FactFriday Did you know..? 🤔Thinking of going to the gym to get some exercise?🏃‍♀️ STOP!✋ Don't do that; come along & help us plant trees🌳🌳 You'll be getting your exercise in and helping to save the planet at the same time! Higher Park House, Hemshore Saturday 4th March 10am

⚠️Unfortunately, we've had to postpone tomorrow's planting session in Lumb because of the snow. 😒❄️But fear not! We'll be rescheduling for later in the month. In the meantime here's a picture of some of our volunteers from last weeks planting - Wendy, Hazel & Cllr Julie Adshead

#FactFridayDid you know ...? 🤔Fresh snow can provide good insulation, almost like a fluffy down jacket. ❄️❄️It creates pockets of trapped air that hold in heat. When deep enough, snow can prevent soil from freezing and damaging roots. 🌳🌲

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS SATURDAY 🌳 The tree planting session at Peers Clough Farm has been rearranged for this Saturday the 18th March at 10am❗️ There are 400 trees to plant. If you can help out please email Matt to confirm your attendance [email protected]

HELP US TO PLANT 400 TREES THIS SATURDAY 🌳 Planting location & time👇🏼 📍Peers Clough Road, Lumb, BB4 9NG 🕗10am If you're free to help, please give Matt an email 📩 [email protected]

#FactFriday Did you know ...🤔 we've got another planting session tomorrow? HELP US TO PLANT 400 TREES THIS SATURDAY 🌳 WHERE- 📍Peers Clough Road, Lumb, BB4 9NG WHEN - 🕗10am email 📩 [email protected] now so he packs enough spades for everyone!😀🌳🌳🌳

#FactFriday Did you know...? 🤔 There are 422 times as many trees on earth as people! There are over 3 trillion trees on Earth – which means there are 422 more trees than people. 😲 We've pledged to plant 16,000 trees in Rossendale - that's a tree for every child in borough!🌳

#FactFriday Did you know...? 🤔 A single massive oak tree can drop nearly 10,000 acorns in one year.🌳 😲 - During the acorn boom, a single large oak can drop as many as 10,000 nuts.!!! I wonder if any of the oaks we've planted will grow to such a size they drop 10,000 acorns?!!!

#FactFriday Did you know...? 🤔 Decorating trees with eggs at Easter began in Germany & is centuries old. Eggs are hung on branches of outdoor trees & bushes & on cut branches inside. 🥚🌳🥚🌳 Will you be decorating a tree with mini eggs this easter? 🐇 🐥💐

#FactFriday Did you know...?🤔It's Stress Awareness month & trees can help to reduce stress.🧘Being around trees is good for our mental wellbeing, a chemical called phytoncides reduces blood pressure & lowers anxiety levels.🌳 get out for a walk through the trees & de-stress

#FactFriday Did you know...🤔 planting trees has amazing benefits, like providing clean air & helping to reduce climate change? Planting trees can also protect watersheds & promote biodiversity 🍃 Wow !! what effect will the trees planted by you have in decades to come?🌳

#FactFriday Did you know?🤔 Being around trees reduces blood pressure, making us feel calmer & less stressed. As April has been National Stress Awareness Month let's hope the trees we've planted so far will be easing stress in years to come.🧘

👑 Happy Fact Friday! With King Charles III's coronation coming up tomorrow, did you know that over 3 million trees have been planted over the last 2 years across the UK in late Queen Elizabeth's name? 🌿 Have a great weekend, everyone! 🌱🌲🎊

#FactFriday Did you know..? 🤔 Trees not only absorb carbon dioxide but also release oxygen during? 🌳One mature tree can supply a day's worth of oxygen for up to 4 people! 👭👬They also serve as natural air purifiers, filtering harmful pollutants & provide us with cleaner air

#FactFriday Did you know..? 🤔 forests are good for the mind & soul? Shinrin-yoku,or forest bathing,originated in Japan & is growing in popularity 🌳🌳 enjoying the atmosphere of the forest is beneficial for our mental wellbeing🧘‍♂️Where's your favourite place to forest bath? #MHAW

Join the award-winning Rossendale Forest Project! Help plant 5,000 trees this winter, aiming for 16,000 by spring— one for every child in the borough. Your support is crucial. Pledge to Plant email [email protected] 🌿📧 Let's make a greener borough together! 🌳

📢SAVE THE DATE 📅 Tuesday 6th February - 12:30 - 14:00 📍Marl Pitts Leisure Centre Come along to on of our networking sessions to deepen our conversations about physical activity. To book your place or for further information contact - [email protected].

We need your help to plant 5,000 trees by spring. 📍 Clough Edge Farm, BB4 8PR 🌳Session 1 - 10am-3pm, 17th February 🌳Session 2 - 10am-3pm, 22nd February. Interested? email - [email protected]. #HighQualityEnvironment #RossendaleForest

Interested in being part of Rossendale Forest tree planting? Come down tomorrow and give us hand, we'd love to see you 📍 Clough Edge Farm, off Reeds Lane, Crawshaw Grange, BB4 8PR 🌳Session 1 - 10am - 3pm on Saturday 17th February

⚠️CANCELLED!!⚠️ Due to the fantastic response we had at Saturdays tree planting, this weeks Thursday session is cancelled as we planted all the trees!! Thank you to everyone who turned up and helped us plant over 800 trees!🌳🌳🌳 More sessions planned in March #treeplanting