The movie, The Learning Tree, was based on his 1963 autobiographical novel of the same name.

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Six projects will seek people to give their time to youth groups, mentoring, sports coaching, tree planting and learning support for older people.

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Amini went to the school, signed a waiver releasing the school of liability if her son got hurt and then the two spent evenings and weekends learning the playground, including safe ways to navigate the jungle gym and the location of a tree stump that had sharp edges.

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The Queen also visited a learning centre and teaching garden, and planted a Coruns kousa, "Wisley Queen", tree to mark the royal visit.

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