Story collecting has now closed, while we work with commissioned composers to write their tree-story-inspired music.
‘Stories from young tree enthusiasts’ - see below - can still be sent in.
Do you have a favourite tree? Stories of People and Trees is exploring the entangled narratives that connect people with the trees that are part of our lives.
I would love to hear from you to learn about your connection with
a particular tree or woodland
a tree with significance to your family
a tree that formed the background to an important event or turning point in your life
a tree that has witnessed significant moments of history in your life or in the community around you
a tree that is of ecological importance, special interest or that supports other life
any other story you might have that connects you to a tree.
I welcome stories on any scale, from seedlings to ancient legends.
Stories from younger tree enthusiasts
Children who would like to share their favourite tree, woodland activity, a few words about why they like trees or who just want to join in with the project can contribute a handprint to the handprint leaf collection, with their words added to it.
This will be used to make a giant children’s leaf print tree to celebrate their love of trees and inspire other children to enjoy some woodland play.
Have a look at the example and information below before creating their mini tree story. Children can make a handprint by painting their hand or by drawing around it onto any blank piece of paper or card - recycling of household scrap is encouraged. You can choose whether to include your child’s first name and age on their contribution.
Don’t worry if your child’s ‘leaf-hand print’ doesn’t end up being the traditional green. Diversity of shape and colour are welcome!
Create a handprint using paint or by drawing round the child’s hand.
To one side of the print, add (optional):
1) First name of the child
2) Age of the child
3) Any words or sentences from them about trees, woodland, favourite trees, woodland activities they enjoy, favourite shapes of leaf or woodland creatures.
Take a photo of their completed hand print and get in touch using the contact form, or bring your original hand print along to a Stories of People and Trees event.
Please note that by submitting the hand print you are agreeing to the print and the name/age/words you submit being used publicly as part of the project. Please get in touch if you have any questions about this.
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