A tree planting event to mark the beginning of Coalville and Whitwick's new Tiny Forest is taking place later this month.

North West Leicestershire District Council, Leicestershire County Council and Forestry England are working with Earthwatch Europe to establish the new miniature woodland.

It will be at the Hermitage Recreation Ground in Whitwick, part of a wider project by the district council to develop an Eco-Park on the site.

Details of the project were confirmed in August, and the first trees will be planted on Wednesday, November 29.

A Tiny Forest is a dense, fast-growing, native woodland made up of 600 trees planted in a tennis court-sized plot.

They are not only an attractive location for wildlife, but are great for people to enjoy as well and can provide a range of benefits in the fight against climate change.

The tree-planting event is free to attend and open to all ages. 

It will run from 12:30-2:30pm. You should arrive towards the start of your session so that everyone who would like to join in has a tree to plant.

To register and find out more information about the event, click HERE.