The Parks Trust wants to encourage people to get out and explore the city’s parkland this National Tree Week, which continues through to Sunday (December 2).
To celebrate the many varied and beautiful trees that feature across the Milton Keynes landscape, The Parks Trust has devised a series of activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
A route for a self-guided walk has been created, which covers several of the central parks, including Campbell Park, Newlands and the Tree Cathedral.
The route details which trees walkers should look out for, including the majestic oak in Campbell Park and the poplars along the Canal Broadwalk. It is approximately three miles in length and should take around an hour to complete. Further self-guided walks, covering other areas of Milton Keynes, will shortly be available.
For those keen to find out about the notable trees in the city’s landscape, a downloadable factsheet is available here with information about some of Milton Keynes’ most historic trees and where to find them.
Finally, throughout the week, videos and other content will be shared on The Parks Trust website and social media pages. This will include videos from several staff members showing their favourite trees from across the city and information on how Milton Keynes plantations are maintained.
David Foster, chief executive of The Parks Trust, said: “We are incredibly fortunate to have some really beautiful trees in our parkland, that can be enjoyed throughout the year with the changing seasons. National Tree Week is an excellent opportunity to encourage adults and children alike to head outside and look at the glorious landscape around them. We hope lots of people will share photos of their favourite trees with us – we would love to see them!”
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