Join Nina Lovelace from Hackney Outdoors CIC to identify and learn folk stories and histories associated with trees and plants around Celtic Samhain or ‘final harvest’, which marks mid-autumn on October 31st, and is when we move into the 'dark half' of the year.

You’ll hear about the Yew, Birch, Oak and more - and then learn how to make simple felted acorns using wool and acorn caps. We’ll also serve herbal tea to keep everyone warm. This seasonal walk is for adults and children over 12. Every walk you attend helps Hackney Outdoors to fund its work with local schools.

Highlights:

• Why should you never visit a Yew tree at this time of year?

• Which tree should you never shelter under during an autumn thunderstorm?

• Which tree traditionally helps us to ‘brush away the spirits’ as we move into the dark part of the year?

• Which red autumnal berry contains a hidden pentagram or five pointed star?

• How might you use Ivy to help you see the future at this time of year?

This is part of our seasonal cycle ‘wheel of the year’ nature walks in which we invite walkers to explore how nature changes at eight points throughout the year and the stories and folklore associated with the changes. The next walk will be on Saturday 16 December to explore Winter Solstice or ‘Yule’, where we’ll explore Holly, Mistletoe, Pine and more.

Please enter at the Church Street entrance and follow the path on the left side. The meeting point is at the William Booth Memorial, opposite the entry path. 

Please note:
We may need to cancel at short notice if the weather is inclement - please check your emails on the morning of the walk that you have booked. 

Please wear sturdy shoes. 

There are no toilet facilities available.