What have Hedge Funds ever done for hedges?

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 …

Wreathing Willows

Verulamium Museum St Michael's Street, St Albans

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 …

£5

How modern farming and trees have a place on a Hertfordshire farm

Octogon Room, St Peter's Church St Peters Street, St Albans

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 …

Wood & Water: improving chalk stream habitat with trees

 ‘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 …

Vintry Garden Tree Stories: a walking tour

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 …

£5

Trees in Winter Discovery Trail for Families

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 …

Wood in the Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral St Albans

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

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

Winter Tree Identification for nature lovers

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 …

Wood in the Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral St Albans

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

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

Connections with Nature with Kate Stephenson & Chloé Valerie Harmsworth

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'. …