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Samhain Tree walk (the closest weekend to astrological Samhain) Join Matt and a small group of tree lovers for a tree walk around the lanes of Glastonbury, towards Bushy Coombe to meet Grandmother Lime.
Meet at the gate to St John's Church, High St.
Duration: 1.5hrs
What we'll do...
We'll walk around the lanes meeting the various notable and veteran trees, leading to bushy coombe to meet Grandmother lime - a veteran linden. We'll learn about the trees, their character, folklore, environments, and how to identify them. Matt will share his knowledge of a selection of the Glastonbury trees, he will provoke conversation on nature based themes, and recite some nature inspired poetry and prose, finishing with a song dedicated tot he trees.
How to attend?
The walk is held by suggested donation of £7 / £10 - you can pay in cash on the day.
What's included?
Join Matt and a small group for a walk to meet and learn about the trees...
- A gentle walk with plenty of stops
- Informal, educative, and inspiring tree talks
- Tree identification demonstrations
- Seasonal poetry dedicated to the trees
- Help to improve your tree knowledge
- Song sung to the trees
About Matt / To The Trees
Matt is a tree enthusiast based in Glastonbury, Somerset - he has been hosting tree walks and guided tours in the area for the past 5 years and has lived in Glastonbury since 2012. As well as providing practical tree identification knowledge, Matt relates to nature in a creative way, and integrates spoken word and song (weather permitting) into his walks. Matt's focus is on sharing his knowledge of the trees so that we might build better relationships with them and the natural world.
Find out more about how to engage with the project: www.tothetrees.co.uk See less See less
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glastonbury town, Glastonbury, United Kingdom
