Twelve schools, 4,000 seedlings and a very muddy Saturday

On the first Saturday of August, pupils from twelve schools arrived at the learning shelter with spades, water bottles and a great deal of energy.

Each club chose three species for its woodlot. Mango and moringa were popular for food; mukau and acacia for timber and shade.

Clubs keep a growth diary, and the best-kept diaries are displayed at our annual schools field day.