The Remarkable World of Trees

Connections with Nature with Kate Stephenson & Chloé Valerie Harmsworth
2022-01-22 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Bookshop on Hill
We are excited to welcome author Kate Stephenson to celebrate her new book ‘Connections with Nature’.
Writer and environmental journalist Kate Stephenson (from the blog ‘Kate on Conservation’), and local artist, poet, illustrator, and nature writer Chloé Valerie Harmsworth share their experience of creating the anthology ‘Connections With Nature: 50 moments of meeting the wild’.
In conjunction with St Albans Museum’s ‘Remarkable Trees’ exhibition, cover illustrator Chloé will share some of the inspirations for her artwork, including her pieces that can be seen at the Remarkable Trees event until 23rd January 2022. We will also be joined by local wildlife photographer Steve Shand, who has photography work included in the book, and St Albans-born musician, Nick Stephenson, who has the lyrics to his songs ‘Shining Trees’ and ‘Forest Song’ printed in the anthology — which he will bring to life with live music at the event.
Please book here
https://www.books-on-the-hill.co.uk/events/kate-stephenson-connections-with-nature

Wood in the Cathedral
2022-01-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-01-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-11-07 13:30 - 14:30
The After-life of Trees: Remarkable Wood in the Cathedral.
Join a Cathedral guide on a guided walk to discover more about the wood used in our beautiful Abbey.
For more information please see
https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/afterlife-of-trees-tour

Wood in the Cathedral
2022-01-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-05 13:30 - 14:30 | St Albans Cathedral, St Albans, AL1 1BY

Winter Tree Identification for nature lovers
2022-01-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Jersey Farm Woodland Park
A winter walk discovering what clues to look for on trees in Winter to determine the tree’s identity.
Please park safely & considerately in Sandridge village or off of Sandringham Crescent, and meet at the East end of the reserve where it meets Jersey Lane; TL173 098, What3words: helps.once.mats.
To reserve a place please email bookings@worldoftrees.org.org or simply turn up on the day.

Trees in Winter Discovery Trail for Families
2021-12-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Jersey Farm Woodland Park
A winter walk aimed at youngsters and their adult companions, explaining how trees deal with cold weather, investigating the structure of the wood, and pointing out things of interest in the trees! Distance determined by what suits people on the day but back to the start within the hour.
Please park safely & considerately in Sandridge village or off of Sandringham Crescent, and meet at the East end of the reserve where it meets Jersey Lane; TL173 098, What3words: helps.once.mats.
To reserve a place please email bookings@worldoftrees.org.uk or simply turn up

Vintry Garden Tree Stories: a walking tour
2021-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 | St Albans Museums & Gallery
Join Kate Bretherton, creator of The Remarkable World of Trees exhibition, for a winter walk through the Vintry Gardens, starting at St Albans Museum + Gallery. Kate will share the fascinating stories of the trees of the gardens, with opportunities for reflection about their shapes, types and meaning.
The walk will go ahead whatever the weather- and you can warm up afterwards with a hot drink from our museum café.
Anyone of any age is welcome to join if they are able to get around on hard surface for an hour. The walk will start at St Albans Museum + Gallery.

To book please visit https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/vintry-garden-tree-stories

Wood & Water: improving chalk stream habitat with trees
2021-11-30 19:00 - 20:00
‘Wood & Water: improving chalk stream habitat with trees’? Mike Blackmore, Wessex Rivers Trust will explain why trees are one of the best natural materials available

and describe some of the techniques for using them to improve habitat on our chalk streams.

Mike has over 10 years’ full-time experience in river restoration design and delivery. This includes projects across Southern England and South Wales, working with various government agencies, NGOs, angling clubs and community groups.

A Zoom presentation with Mike Blackmore from the Wessex Rivers Trust

How: Book your place using this link: http://ow.ly/3nMS50GbWur
Photo Credit: Wessex Rivers Trust

How modern farming and trees have a place on a Hertfordshire farm
2021-11-25 19:45 - 21:00 | Octogon Room, St Peter’s Church, St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3HG
The usefulness of trees and hedges to farmers has meant that trees have survived and thrived in Hertfordshire. We hear from a local farmer in just what ways trees contribute to farming practice here and now.

Hear from Bill Barr from Barr Farms for this in-person talk.

There is no charge for this event. Please register by emailing bookings@worldoftrees.org.uk or simply turn up.
Refreshments available, either a ‘glass & breadstick’ or ‘cuppa & biscuit’

Wreathing Willows
2021-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Verulamium Museum, St Michael's Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW
Join Kate Bretherton, creator of The Remarkable World of Trees exhibition, and Susan James Dean Artist in Residence at St Columba’s College for a hands on workshop to create a winter wreath from willow branches and other natural materials. Bring along collections of leaves and twigs from the park and be inspired by the Roman festival of Saturnalia at this wreath making workshop at Verulamium Museum. You will learn about willows, weave your wreath and decorate it with ribbons (feel free to bring some from home!) to make a beautiful festive wreath to take home. Perfect for 5-11 year olds supervised by a parent/ guardian.
Please note this event is at Verulamium Museum.

To book please visit https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/wreathing-willows

What have Hedge Funds ever done for hedges?
2021-11-18 19:30 - 20:30 | St Albans Museums & Gallery
To build a sustainable future we need to ensure that our money is being invested in the right places. This talk comes just after the discussions and commitments of COP26 and will look at how investors driving the transition to a low-carbon economy.
If you have any investments, including a pension, this is your chance to find out how you can make your money work for the future of our planet as well as your own future.
Ultimately all finance comes from individuals. It is all in our hands
Jason Mitchell, Co-Head of Responsible Investment at Man PLC, is at COP26 1 – 4 November and will bring what he has learned to share at this talk, what was accomplished and what is still missing.
Jason Mitchell is Co-Head of Responsible Investment at Man Group and co-chairs Man Group’s Stewardship and Active Ownership Committee.
After two years advising the UK government on infrastructure development across Sub-Saharan Africa, Jason joined Man GLG in 2010 as a portfolio manager before becoming a sustainability strategist across Man Group in 2017.
Jason’s sustainable investment contributions have featured in international publications including as a contributing author to the CFA UK’s Certificate in ESG Investing Textbook (Ed. 2, 2020). He also hosts the award-winning podcast series, A Sustainable Future. Jason serves on the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group Lab Steering Group, Sustainable Accounting Standards Board Investor Advisory Group, the CFA Institute’s ESG Technical Committee, the Alternative Investment Manager Association’s Responsible Investment Committee and the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment Academic Advisory Committee.
This event is both online and in-person. Tickets are £8 online and £10 in person.
To book please follow this link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-have-hedge-funds-ever-done-for-hedges-tickets-170331962485

Museum Minis
2021-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | St Albans Museums & Gallery
Looking for a way to keep little ones occupied?
Join us at St Albans Museum + Gallery for a story, craft activity and a museum hunt.
Suitable for children aged 2 – 4 years, accompanied by an adult.
Book ahead online or pay in person at the museum.
15th November: ‘Through rain and shine, wind and snow, seasons come and seasons go’. Step into the forest with Britta Teckentrup’s beautifully illustrated book Tree and explore the busy world of the creatures who live in, and on and under them.

For further information and to book please see https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/index.php/whats-on/museum-minis

15th November, 1-2pm and 2-3pm

Trains and Boats and Planes - and Trees
2021-11-11 19:45 - 21:00 | Octogon Room, St Peter’s Church, St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3HG
Trains & Boats & Planes – and Trees: woodland and the transport infrastructure we need can coexist and thrive.
Our trees, woodlands and forests are never static; they grow, die and regenerate. Trees, woodland and timber are increasingly integral to the way we live, work and play – and that includes travelling. But they can exist for centuries, or longer. During the building of UK’s first high speed railway, HS1, some ancient woodland* was taken and was offset by new and authentic woodland. Why and how was this done?

Terry Hill CBE FREng has lived in St Albans for over 50 years. He was Programme Director at Union Railways, the company that built HS1, and was Chair of Arup, a global independent technology consultancy. Arup employs nearly 20,000 people, amongst them environmentalists and timber specialists. Terry has been a Non-Executive Director and Chair of many organisations including Crossrail Ltd (planned to open next year as London Underground’s Elizabeth Line), the Connected Places Catapult Ltd, a cities and transport innovation funder and is currently Chair of the Independent Transport Commission, a research charity, and Trustee of the Ove Arup Foundation.

* ‘Ancient Woodlands’ are defined as woodlands that have existed for over 400 years

Octagon Room, St Peters Church, St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3HG Time 19.45-21.00
This talk will also be available via Zoom
To reserve a place (both online and in person) please email bookings@worldoftrees.org.uk by 10th November 2021
There is no charge for this event.
Refreshments available, either a ‘glass & breadstick’ or ‘cuppa & biscuit’

The Leaves of the Trees - Launch day
2021-11-05 | St Albans Cathedral, St Albans, AL1 1BY
‘The Leaves of the Trees’ installation is made up of 5,000 steel leaves creating the impression of autumn leaves fallen from the trees, symbolising the past but also the hope for the future. The steel leaves, just as in nature, have aged, rusted, and changed colours as part of the cycle of life that leads to spring and new growth
The installation will be in place until 25th November

Slow Gardening
2021-11-04 19:45 - 21:00 | Octogon Room, St Peter’s Church, St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3HG
Suggestions for uncomplicated ways of planting and managing a hedge or line of shrubs, and generally working less effortfully, with nature rather than against it.
Refreshments available, either a ‘glass & breadstick’ or ‘cuppa & biscuit’

There is no charge for this event.
To reserve a place please email bookings@worldoftrees.org.uk by 3rd November 2021, or simply turn up.

Wood in the Cathedral
2021-11-03 13:30 - 14:30
The After-life of Trees: Remarkable Wood in the Cathedral.
Join Anthony Oliver on a guided walk to discover more about the wood used in our beautiful Abbey.

Remarkable Tree Decorations
2021-10-29 11:00 - 16:00 | St Albans Museums & Gallery
Inspired by our Remarkable World of Trees exhibition this is your chance to take home your own slice of a tree decorated with images inspired by the exhibition.
The slices are cut from birch trees and you’ll be able to choose the size you want from small tokens or worry coins up to the perfect size for a coaster. Take inspiration from the exhibition, the trees outside our windows, or your favourite trees to fill your tree slice with colour and then take it away to decorate your house, put in your window or just keep in your pocket so you always have a tree close to you.
This drop in session will be in the Assembly Room and you don’t need to book. Just come to the museum front desk to pay on the day and then find us upstairs.

Celebrating A Piece of Ancient Woodland around Batchwood Hall
2021-10-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Batchwood Hall, Batchwood Drive, St Albans, AL3 5XA
A guided walk through ancient woodland around Batchwood Hall, delighting in the variety of trees and the wildlife habitats they provide, and finding out about what is being done – and not done – to maintain them.

No need to book. Meet outside Batchwood Hall.

Trees Along the River Ver
2021-10-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Drop Lane Car Park
Join Kate Bretherton curator of The Remarkable World of Trees exhibition and John Pritchard, Chairman of the Ver Valley Society, on a walk along the Ver thinking about the riverside trees and their connection to the river.

Please email Kate to say you wish to attend kate@hellotrees.co.uk

Time: 10.30am to 12noon

Where: Park and meet in the Riverside Way car park, Drop Lane, Colney Street, St Albans AL2 3TX. https://goo.gl/maps/UWjzUyfwz9q

Launch of Wilderhood Watch 'Plant a Hedge' project
2021-10-16 15:00 - 17:00 | St Albans Museums & Gallery
Tour of the Exhibtion, focusing on hedges, then tea, cake and chats with Kate Bretherton and Amanda Yorwerth of Friends of the Earth.

To book please email nadia@wilderhoodwatch.org or simply turn up,

There is no charge for this event.

Walk across Nomansland Common
2021-10-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Nomansland Car Park, Ferrers Lane, St Albans, AL4 8EJ, St Albans, AL4 8EJ
Join our St Albans Countryside Ranger, Tanya, and explore Nomansland Common this Autumn. Autumn is a wonderous time of the year when the woodlands and trees turn a kaleidoscope of colours, and the woodland becomes a hive of wildlife activity.

Maximum group size of 15.
To book please contact Tanya tanya.dickson@johnoconner.co.uk
Meet at Nomansland car park, Ferrers Lane, St Albans, AL4 9FH

Walk through Bricket Wood
2021-10-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Bricket Wood Common, School Lane, AL2 3XS
Join our St Albans Countryside Ranger, Tanya, and explore Bricket Wood Common this Autumn. Autumn is a wonderous time of the year when the woodlands and trees turn a kaleidoscope of colours, and the woodland becomes a hive of wildlife activity.

Maximum group size of 15.
To book please contact Tanya tanya.dickson@johnoconner.co.uk
Meet at the entrance to Bricket Wood Common on School Lane, AL2 3XS

Celebrating the Cultural Impact of Trees
2021-10-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Nomansland Car Park, Ferrers Lane, St Albans, AL4 8EJ, St Albans, AL4 8EJ
A guided walk through the Heartwood Arboretum of Native Trees
As we focus on how trees have been used through the centuries, Dr Legg will help us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our native trees and shrubs, and all that they mean to us.

Meet at Nomansland car park, Ferrers Lane, St Albans, AL4 8EJ

Walking with Trees
2021-10-06 10:00 - 12:45 | Inn on the Park, Verulamium Park., Verulamium Park, St Michael's St, St Albans, AL3 4SN
Walk through Verulamium Park reflecting on the hospitality, generosity and resilience of trees.
The retreat offers three short reflections on trees, interspersed with opportunities to walk (alone or with others, as desired) amongst the beautiful, mature trees of Verulamium Park, as autumn begins to turn.
No need to book, simply join us at the start

Heritage Tree Trail
2021-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | St Albans Museums & Gallery
Enjoy being guided around the central St Albans trees that have interesting stories associated with them with Kate Bretherton, creator of The Remarkable World of Trees exhibition. The route will take you down Wax House Gate, through Vintry Gardens, into Abbey Orchard, down Spicer Street, up Lower Dagnall Street, along St Peters Street to St Peters churchyard and back along St Peters Street to the Museum + Gallery. Feel free to drop out at any time. Anyone of any age is welcome to join. The route is all on hard surfaces, although it may be uneven. The walk will take about an hour. The walk will start at St Albans Museum + Gallery.

Launch of 'The Remarkable World of Trees' Exhibition
2021-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | St Albans Museums & Gallery
From wildlife to wellbeing trees play a central role in all our lives and over the last year lockdown walks have encouraged lots of us to get out into the countryside and see trees, hedges and fields from a new angle.
Inspired by Kate Bretherton’s book, The Remarkable Trees of St Albans, this exhibition will help you to explore the world of trees from the soil they grow in to the insects, birds and animals that call them home. We hope it will also leave you with lots of ideas of how you can help trees, hedgerows and our whole environment:
Tickets by invitation only.

Celebrating the Cultural Impact of Trees.
2021-09-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Nomansland Car Park, Ferrers Lane, St Albans, AL4 8EJ, St Albans, AL4 8EJ
As we focus on how trees have been used through the centuries, Dr Legg will help us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our native trees and shrubs, and all that they mean to us.

Trees of St Albans - SUSTFEST
2021-06-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust, online
Kate is working with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust as part of St Alban’s Sustainability Festival 2021.
Join us online for an enjoyable presentation by Kate , author of “The Remarkable Trees of St Albans” and instigator of our exhibition ‘The Remarkable World of Trees’ at St Albans Museum + Gallery this Autumn. She will introduce you to the fascinating stories associated with the lovely trees found in St Albans City & District. Learn, also, why we should cherish trees for the amazing way they contribute to our health and wellbeing.
Tickets are available here
