Do you like practical jobs and do you want to make an impact in your city? Then come and help plant trees in the so-called birth forest in the center of Maastricht for a few hours.
PROGRAM
9:00 am Arrive at the agreed location
9:05 am Explanation and handing out tools and garden gloves
9:10 am Help plant the trees
10:30 am Break with coffee and tea
12:00 pm End
P.S. We notice that sometimes something goes wrong with the automatic confirmation of your registration. Some people get it, others don’t. Don’t worry: your registration has been received by us! One day before the start of your project, you will receive an email from us with all the information you need.
Birth forest Maastricht
For all children from Maastricht who were (still)born in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, the municipality of Maastricht, together with the Centre for Nature and Environmental Education (CNME), will create a birth forest in various districts! The municipality of Maastricht will provide all the necessary trees and planting material, but we can help plant the trees. A totem pole will be placed in the birth forest for the names of the (still)born children. We can also help screw the plates with the names onto the totem pole.
And in case you have never heard of a birth forest, you will find some more information below:
What is a birth forest?
A birth forest is a small forest, of a few 100m2 in size. It consists of native shrubs, small trees and sometimes also climbing trees, flower-rich grassland. In a birth forest, the trees symbolize growth. A birth forest grows quickly and has an open and shady appearance. In addition, the forests are wonderful places to play. The CNME takes care of the maintenance and organizes fun activities in the birth forest.
Why a birth forest?
A birth forest is all about new life. Children and parents see how the planted trees develop and grow. But that’s not all! The forests also contribute to biodiversity, air quality, shade and water collection.
