Walk through Bricket Wood

Bricket Wood Common School Lane

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 …

Walk across Nomansland Common

Nomansland Car Park, Ferrers Lane, St Albans, AL4 8EJ St Albans

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 …

Launch of Wilderhood Watch ‘Plant a Hedge’ project

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.

Trees Along the River Ver

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 …

Celebrating A Piece of Ancient Woodland around Batchwood Hall

Batchwood Hall Batchwood Drive, St Albans

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.

Remarkable Tree Decorations

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 …

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Wood in the Cathedral

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.

Slow Gardening

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

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, …

The Leaves of the Trees – Launch day

St Albans Cathedral St Albans

    ‘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 …

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

Trains and Boats and Planes – and Trees

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

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 …

Museum Minis

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 …