Trees for Cities invites eco champions to 'Tree-Athlon' event in Battersea Park (From This Is Local London)

Trees for Cities invites eco champions to 'Tree-Athlon' event in Battersea Park

6:30am Wednesday 1st September 2010 in

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An environmental charity has issued a call for eco enthusiasts to get even closer to nature - by taking their shoes off and running a Tree-Athlon barefoot.

Trees for Cities’ charity run, which will see TV presenter Ben Fogle and Michelin star chef Tom Aikens team up with other keen green runners, takes place in Battersea Park on September 18.

Now in its sixth year, the Tree-Athlon is a three part event, which includes a 5km run, the chance to make a tree wish and the opportunity to take home a sapling to plant. The aim is to raise funds for the planting and care of thousands of trees across the UK and abroad while exploring how barefoot running can make people more aware of the urban environment.

Tom said: “I am thrilled to be starting this year’s Tree-Athlon in London and leading the first ever barefoot run around Battersea Park. Trees and urban vegetation are so important - from brightening up grey city streets, to perking up community spaces and ‘edible’ school playgrounds.”

Running barefoot is optional. For more information visit treesforcities.org.

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