A Pilgrimage to the Trees

In the city every tree, no matter its age or size, is a vitally important citizen. It’s not just iconic trees in parks and gardens that matter but all urban trees – young ones and old, trees in full bloom and those that are a bit broken. Just like people really.

A Pilgrimage to the Trees invites you to visit your neighbourhood trees, to admire them, enjoy their presence, and take a moment to thank them for the silent work they do for us.

You probably know the trees around your own street, maybe you have a favourite tree in your local park? A Pilgrimage to the Trees takes you on a walking journey to trees that you might not have noticed before. Every tree matters, so you might end up at a magnificent veteran oak, or a small scraggly birch. Whatever the tree, I believe it deserves our thanks and appreciation.

Anyone anywhere can do this project, in the city, town or village. The walk starts right at your door; the instructions have been written to include an element of chance (and maybe a bit of magic) so that every time you start your walk, you’ll end up at a different tree. The walk will be as long or short as chance and your own tree knowledge dictate!

So put on some comfortable shoes, gather a drink and a snack and wander off on a very special kind of walk – a pilgrimage to your local trees.

Everything you need to undertake this activity is included in the illustrated printable PDF, including a specially written poem-prayer to recite as part of your ‘pilgrimage’.

Contributor

A Pilgrimage To The Trees was written and illustrated by artist ...kruse. Read ...kruse’s blog on walking, magic and the landscapes of Britain at https://susankruse.blogspot.com/