Trip to Heartwood Forest
Sunday, 15 January 2012 10:21
In Islam there is a great significance of planting trees. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Never does a Muslim a plants a tree, but that he earns the reward of charity because what is eaten from it; and likewise what is stolen from it, what the wild beasts eat out of it, what the birds eat out of it, and what people take from it is charity for him.” [Sahîh Muslim (1552)]
Year 3 went to Heartwood forest today. Here they planted a lot of trees masha’Allah and helped creating the largest new native forest in England.
Experience has shown that these practical sessions engage pupils in unique ways that are both memorable and significant. They go away exhilarated, understanding that woods are special places and take pride in the new wood they have just helped to create.
At Heartwood Forest near Sandridge, St Albans, there is the exciting opportunity to create an 850 acre wood from open fields in just 12 years.
The site in the heart of Hertfordshire's Green Belt, already boasts 45 acres of precious ancient woodland and is home to many rare butterflies and the protected English bluebell, yet is still just 25 miles from Marble Arch.
By planting an additional 600,000 trees, creating wildflower meadows and laying miles of footpaths and bridleways, we will create the largest new native forest in England that is within easy reach of millions of people insha’Allah.
Year 3 went to Heartwood forest today. Here they planted a lot of trees masha’Allah and helped creating the largest new native forest in England.
Experience has shown that these practical sessions engage pupils in unique ways that are both memorable and significant. They go away exhilarated, understanding that woods are special places and take pride in the new wood they have just helped to create.
At Heartwood Forest near Sandridge, St Albans, there is the exciting opportunity to create an 850 acre wood from open fields in just 12 years.
The site in the heart of Hertfordshire's Green Belt, already boasts 45 acres of precious ancient woodland and is home to many rare butterflies and the protected English bluebell, yet is still just 25 miles from Marble Arch.
By planting an additional 600,000 trees, creating wildflower meadows and laying miles of footpaths and bridleways, we will create the largest new native forest in England that is within easy reach of millions of people insha’Allah.