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Activities & Events
In the spring, summer & autumn we run seasonal wild food events, harvesting and making food/ herbal products from trees & other woodland plants. We also now run green woodworking events alongside basic woodland management - either coppicing or thinning on a sustainable basis. The wood is used to make simple items such as spatulas, spoons, dibbers, coat hooks, rolling pins, benches, toys and more. We aim to make useful items that can replace imported and plastic items. Attending an event with Trees for Health is an opportunity to meet other people, gain skills and experience, get fresh air, exercise, experience the health benefits of trees and contribute towards a healthier landscape. Below are details of our forthcoming events, more will be added as the season progresses so do check back or ask to go on our email list. Forthcoming Trees for Health Dates: 11 December, 8 January, 28 January, 4 February, 18 February - Discover Tree Planting, 11-4, Underwood Discovery Centre, Beeson Join us to help plant trees & shrubs for our new agroforestry project, Discover Forest Foods at Underwood Discovery Centre. Learn about agroforestry and working with the landscape to grow food. Some events may include native tree planting. Free & soup & bread provided! Bring suitable weather gear, sturdy footwear & any food/drink you want alongside soup & bread. Get in touch for further details including directions. 5 February 2012 - Fruit Tree Grafting workshop, 10-1, School Farm, Dartington Estate A Transition Town Totnes event, led by Janta Wheelhouse of Karuna Permaculture Project, supported by Trees for Health This workshop will equip us to produce our own fruit trees cheaply and help re-orchard Devon! A short presentation, then demonstration of the key grafting techniques and hands on training in fruit tree grafting. Bare root apple trees available at the w/shop for £10, please pre-order. Cost: all welcome regardless of ability to contribute - suggested donation £15-£50 – includes 2 of your own grafted apple trees & refreshments! To book: send name, contact details + number of trees you would like to: larch.maxey@plymouth.ac.uk or call 01803 867512 (not Trees for Health) 11 February 2012 - Tree planting & tree care training/volunteer day with Trees for Health & Transition Town Totnes, 10-4, Follaton Arboretum, Totnes We will be marking out a new orchard & planting around 20 trees in Follaton Arboretum, an exciting new local food resource for the town. There will be a training session on planting & tree care including carrying out some care on trees planted in previous years. A great chance for tree guardians & others to learn about planning a new orchard, tree planting & tree care. Bring lunch, sturdy footwear & suitable weather gear. Contact Wendy Stayte 01803 868305 wendystt997@googlemail.com if you’re planning to come.
25 February 2012 - Discover Green Woodworking, 11-4, Underwood Discovery Centre, Beeson Have a go at green woodworking, from coppicing, cutting & splitting to making simple products like spatulas, forks, spoons, dibbers etc. The work will be carried out using hand tools (may be some chain saw use by experienced operator for large felling) including axes, saws, draw knives and chisels. Plus use traditional green woodworking equipment including shave horses and pole lathes. Instruction will be basic and accessible. An opportunity to learn some traditional skills and how our woodland and hedgerow landscape can be looked after sustainably for our use while also benefitting the ecosystem. Booking essential as numbers limited, £10 adults, £5 children (8 year old upwards). Bring suitable weather gear, sturdy footwear & lunch. Further details on booking. 1 April 2012 - Discover Seed Planting, 11-4, Underwood Discovery Centre, Beeson Join us for seed planting for ‘Discover Forest Foods’ our agroforestry project, which could include vegetables, perennial herbs &/or ground cover plants with edible and other uses. A chance to learn about agroforestry and working with the landscape to design a sustainable food system that draws on the inspiration of natural ecosystems and mixed cropping systems utilised by smaller communities across the world. Free & soup & bread provided! Bring suitable weather gear, sturdy footwear & any food/drink you want alongside soup & bread. Get in touch for further details including directions. 29 April 2012 - Discover Wild Food, 10.30-2.30/3, Underwood Discovery Centre, Beeson Forage with us for wild foods in the season of fresh spring leaves. We will harvest in the woodland, meadows and also in the new agroforestry project, ‘Discover Forest Foods’ to see what’s growing. A great way to connect with the surrounding landscape, by picking and eating edible plants! At lunchtime we will cook our harvest over the fire & prepare baked potatoes, soup, salad and teas to share together. Booking essential as numbers limited, £5 adults, £2 children, family ticket £10. Bring suitable weather gear & sturdy footwear. Lunch provided. Further details on booking. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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We need volunteers all year round mostly for scheduled events although sometimes there are opportunities to do a bit more voluntary work. Contact us if you would like to do this, or check below for details of events. You can sample seasonal tree activities from winter tree planting, to seed collecting in the autumn and tree care and nursery work all year round.