Plant a Tree, Grow a School
Our mission is to reforest small pockets of native Irish woodland and raise funds for our school. These woodlands will become arks for wildlife, be left to grow for posterity and do all the amazing things that trees and woodlands do.
Be the Change
“If what I say resonates with you, it is merely because we are both branches on the same tree.”~ W. B. Yeats
We are planting and planning for the future – help us to plant native trees and take part in supporting both our future biodiversity and our growing school.
When you Plant a Tree with West Cork Sudbury School (WCSS), all you have to do is make a purchase – the School’s students and staff will plant your tree for you in newly managed areas in West Cork where the landscape was once thick with woodland.
Plant a Tree
Planting a tree is easy at only €10 a tree across the board.
With your donation, WCSS will plant the trees for you. All proceeds are in aid of WCSS and Ireland’s re-forestation. You are helping WCSS and the environment. Find more details and subscription options in our Plant a Tree section.
Plant a Tree
Plant 10 Trees
Plant a Grove
Being the Change
Plant a Tree
We are passionate about the environment – and planting hope.
Our trees, which are fully donated by Future Forests, will be hand-picked to suit each planting site – all native species, in as diverse a range as possible.
These trees will be left to grow for posterity. Your trees will become part of a network of diverse woodlands, and havens for wildlife.
Arks to support all life.
Grow a School
We are passionate about education, democracy and self-directed learning.
We are part of a movement towards a very different model of education, where students have an equal part in the democratic running of the school itself and where they decide what, when and how they learn.
As your tree grows, it will enable WCSS to also to grow to its fullest potential, fulfilling the schools green ethic and supporting the environment.
Join Us Virtually
Join us on our first planting day with students, parents and staff from the school – and Mattie from Future Forests. Learn all about the school and project – and be inspired!
Big thanks go out to Chris Garrett of Draoichta Productions for creating this fantabulous video.
Our First Planting Day
We had our first day of planting in late September 2022. Ten planters – West Cork Sudbury School students, staff, parents – and Mattie from Future Forests – came together on our Coomhola site to begin the task of reforestation.
A fab time was had by all – so inspiring to see the first trees planted and visualising their growth – and the forest of the future.. This mini woodland will become an ark for wildlife and will be left to grow for posterity and do all the amazing things that trees and woodlands do. To keep up to date with all our news and plantings, join us on Facebook and Instagram.
Being the Change
Our Team
Partners for Rewilding
Future Forests
Family run Irish Garden centre
A family run business with a passion for growing and our environment, and one of the leading mail order plant providers in Ireland.
WCSS
Sudbury Democratic School
Part of a movement towards a very different model of education, where students have an equal part in the democratic running of the school itself and where they decide what, when and how they learn.
Mattie Keane
Future Forests
I have been involved in horticulture for over 30 years and love to support initiatives that get young people out in nature and planting. To raise funds for a great school while doing this is a win for everyone.
Peter Little
WCSS
I aim to improve and restore landscapes with careful observation of local ecology and natural systems and a view to sustainability.
Testimonials
Our gratitude goes out to everyone who’s given us their kind words.
Great project. School gets the much needed money from the sale of trees – and pockets of land around West Cork get much needed trees. School children and youth learn about trees and planting them… Win win …
Buy trees from this project to keep it flowing!
Corinna Fisher
Reforestation can fight climate change, uplift communities and restore biodiversity. So I’m delighted to be able to be part of this project just by sponsoring a tree or three. Can’t wait to see your posts of my trees growing tall and strong in West Cork!
Jennifer Russell
News & Events
Find out What’s New, What’s Happening and What’s Happened
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Advice From A Tree
by Ilan Shamir
Dear Friend,
Stand Tall and Proud
Sink your roots deeply into the Earth
Reflect the light of a greater source
Think long term
Go out on a limb
Remember your place among all living beings
Embrace with joy the changing seasons
For each yields its own abundance
The Energy and Birth of Spring
The Growth and Contentment of Summer
The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall
The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter
Feel the wind and the sun
And delight in their presence
Look up at the moon that shines down upon you
And the mystery of the stars at night.
Seek nourishment from the good things in life
Simple pleasures
Earth, fresh air, light
Be content with your natural beauty
Drink plenty of water
Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes
Be flexible
Remember your roots
Enjoy the view!
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