A new digital tree trail is helping visitors to a Pennington Hall Park in Leigh learn more about nature.
Created by Wigan Council, in collaboration with local social enterprise Leigh Hackspace, the trail at Pennington Hall Park lets curious residents scan a QR code for facts about different tree species.
There are 15 separate scan points in total, all featuring the specimen’s English and Latin names and linking to a webpage with information such as where the tree is native to, its growing conditions, and other species features.
Based at Leigh Spinners Mill, Leigh Hackspace is a collaborative workspace where people interested in computers, technology, science, or digital or electronic art can meet, socialise, and work on projects. Find out more at leighhack.org.