Tree Lore workshop (for adults)

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Adults £50-£80

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About the course

Join us to explore the wisdom of trees as passed down from our Celtic ancestors. Learn tree folklore, songs & stories as we wander the land meeting native trees, celebrating their medicine, mythology and gifts.  

We will explore meditative and creative tree-connection practices such as intuitive writing and drawing, which helps to deepen relationship with nature. You will learn techniques to become a channel of communication with the natural world, to receive the wisdom freely available to us when we still our minds and become really present to the whispers of the wild.

Who is this course suitable for?

  • This course is suitable for adults of all levels of experience.

The course will cover

  • Learn tree lore from a variety of native trees
  • Learn about the medicinal & culinary gifts our trees offer
  • Tree inspired song and story
  • Create an opportunity to engage more with local community

About the tutors

Anna Richardson: Anna has been a nature mentor and trained forest school leader for over 20 years, working with children of all ages and mentoring adults in plant lore, foraging, nature connection and bushcraft. The 8 Shields deeply informs Anna’s work and approach.  She is passionate about connecting to nature through creativity and reverence for life and is also a forest school trainer through Circle of Life Rediscovery and has co-authored two books : Learning with Nature and The Children’s Forest and am the founder of the Children’s Forest.

Yannick Dubois: Yannick works as a shamanic artist and workshop leader, with a special focus on Tree Wisdom. Trained as a social worker and kindergarten educator, he weaves elements of psychology, creative practices, modern Druidry and storytelling into his unique offerings. More information about his work can be found at www.forestheart.co.uk.

Testimonials

Upcoming courses

Sept 8th, 4-6pm

Greet the Trees; Autumn term offering (for community)

£10 drop-in per adult

During this term we will meet a new native tree each week, close to the tree nursery. We will learn the song of the tree together and gather in gratitude for the fruits and seeds. We will process the tree seeds to prepare them for their winter sleep and enjoy together a story and tea around the fire.

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September 20th 2026, 10-1.30pm

Autumn Equinox Community Celebration

Adults: suggested donation £10-£20, Children: FREE

Celebrate the bounty of the years harvest together at Spring Rise. We will celebrate the gifts of the land through song, story crafts and simple ceremony to honour this special time of year and the generosity of the land.

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September 24th 2026, 10am-12pm

Parent & Toddler Group

Adults: £5 suggested donation pp, Children FREE

Journey with us and the trees as we gather around the fire, forage from the trees, sing songs and share stories, crafts and connection.

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