The World Tree – Wembury story walk

In a world of magic and miracles, Yggdrasil the ash tree holds all of creation in its roots and branches. Odin the Allfather hangs upside down from the great tree, waiting for wisdom to come. But what happens when the ash tree falls sick?

Ash is one of our most common trees, bringing many gifts: timber, fuel, tools, inspiration and protection. Now ash dieback is on the march through our countryside, and in ten years’ time most of our ash trees will be lost.

Lisa Schneidau tells ancient stories from the Norse, Irish and British traditions in this storytelling walk, peppered with natural history and sharp observation. Find out how ash trees have always been at the centre of change – and why the old stories tell us of hope and renewal.

This session is part of the summer events series by Saving Devon’s Treescapes, a project led by Devon Wildlife Trust on behalf of the Devon Ash Dieback Resilience Forum, and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Read more about the project and find other ways to get involved here: https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/what-we-do/our-projects/saving-devons-treescapes.

The event is open to all, however, we will be walking across a wooded area and the ground may be uneven. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Assistance dogs only please. 

If you have any questions about this event then please contact Jasmine: jatkinson@devonwildlifetrust.org

Please note: The location shown on the map is not correct as the postcode does not take you to the exact location. When you register you will be sent directions. 

Tickets here