In 1960 I was 6 years old and lived in the same place as I do now, at Wild Ways in Shropshire. Childhood playtime was mostly in the woodlands and in and around the Borle Brook, at the bottom of the valley. I used to wander around, without any fear, perhaps visiting old Borle Mill [Continue]
Author: Philip Shallcrass
The Oak Knowers – Druidry Today
Spirits of the Trees is a joint project of the UK’s three largest druid organisations, OBOD, BDO, and TDN, joining forces to support the call for a new Charter for Trees, Woods and People. In this blog, Jonathan Woolley of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD) reflects on the central role that trees [Continue]
How Trees Talk to Each Other
“A forest is much more than what you see,” says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her 30 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery — trees talk, often and over vast distances. Watch this excellent, informative, entertaining and moving video to learn more about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of trees, [Continue]
OBOD Statement on the Charter for Trees, Woods and People
‘I came into England with Oak, Ash and Thorn… and when Oak, Ash and Thorn are gone I shall go too.’ – Puck of Pook’s Hill, Rudyard Kipling. * * * Three gifts from the forests of the Isle of the Mighty: The beauty of birches, the strength of oaks, and the wisdom [Continue]
Spirits of the Trees Ceremony – ready to download now!
After much burning of the midnight lamp, we’ve put together a ceremony for the Spirits of the Trees, based on the one performed as part of the Woodland Trust‘s Canopy Tree Charter Gathering in Warwickshire in March 2016 (see the video at the foot of the page). Click on this link: Druid Ceremony for Trees [Continue]
Spirits of the Trees – Druids working together for our trees, woods & forests
The idea for Spirits of the Trees emerged out of a meeting hosted by the Woodland Trust in March 2016. The Canopy Gathering brought together a diverse group of conservationists, craftspeople, artists, poets, web designers, musicians, film-makers, land-owners and others to discuss the Trust’s call for a new Charter for Trees, Woods and People. Elaine [Continue]