Festive Tree Walk and Foraging

Celebrating Nature: Winter Tree ID and Festive Foraging Walk
Join us at Burton Bushes Woodland, Beverley, for a winter woodland walk to learn about trees and gather foliage for our TimeBank festive wreath workshop.
We’ll take a mindful wander through the trees, learning to identify them in winter by their bark, buds and evergreen leaves. You’ll learn how to spot holly and other wreath-friendly foliage, how to pick it responsibly and what to look for in a good wreath sprig.
As we walk, we’ll talk about the more-than-human world and how trees sustain life: the birds, insects, fungi and mammals that depend on them, and the ways they sustain us too. Holly is a good place to start, offering winter shelter and food to wildlife when little else is available.
Everything we gather will be used at our family wreath workshop at the Marfleet on Saturday 12th December. Separate booking is needed.
Details:
When: Thursday 10th December, 1pm to 3pm
Where: Burton Bushes Woodland, Beverley
Meeting point: Burton Gate, near Beverley Racecourse, along the A1174 opposite the racecourse
Lift from Hull: A lift is available. Let us know if you’d like a seat and we’ll share pick-up details. [add pick-up time and place]
Who it’s for: Anyone who would like to learn about trees and gather foliage for wreath-making
What to bring: Thick gardening gloves (holly is very prickly), sturdy waterproof footwear, warm layers and a bag or basket for your finds. Secateurs are helpful if you have them.
Woodland paths can be muddy and uneven, so please dress for the weather. We’ll only take small amounts of foliage, cut cleanly and leave plenty for wildlife. Holly berries are poisonous to people, so please keep them away from children and pets.
To request a lift, email [email protected]
Booking at: https://tbfestiveforaging.eventbrite.co.uk