A gentle guided stroll of about 60 minutes around the site of the Abbey of St Edmund allows us to observe the physical changes in the landscape over the centuries and consider how and why they happened. We will also look at the wider geographical area where it helps us understand these changes over time.… Continue reading Ecology of the Abbey Precinct through the centuries: a guided walk by Peta Levantis

See the big-screen premiere of a short film about the work of Bury Water Meadows Group by members Chris Cross and Sharon Lence. Chris will explain how the film came to be made, and show some of his beautiful photos of scenes and wildlife from the water meadows. Wait for the surprise at the end… Continue reading Images of Bury Water Meadows: a film and talk by Chris Cross

A new report from the Tree Council calls for a “robust and effective system” of protections to secure the future of some of England’s most important trees, following the felling of a 500-year-old oak in Enfield in April, and the destruction of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree last year. David will discuss this and related… Continue reading Trees: a guided walk with David Appleton