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Tree Festival 2025- Bigger, better, greener
After a fantastic launch last year, Tree Festival 2025 is back— bigger, better and reaching further than ever before.
Originally, three volunteers inspired by London’ s 2023 Urban Tree Festival, which brought city dwellers closer to nature through walks, talks and storytelling, our festival has now grown to celebrate trees across the entire Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere.
This expansion means more events, more communities involved and even more opportunities to connect with the trees that shape our landscapes, clean our air and support biodiversity.
Nature is under immense pressure- from habitat loss to climate change— and trees are a vital part of the solution. They store carbon, prevent flooding, cool our cities and provide homes for wildlife. The Tree Festival is not just about admiring trees; it’ s about understanding their importance, taking action to protect them and joining a growing movement to restore and nurture the natural world.
YOGA
MOVEMENT & BREATHING with Jane Manze
SATURDAY MORNINGS
at Westhill Hall
Compton Avenue, Brighton BN1 3PS
10 May / 14 June / 12 July 10-12 noon £ 25
These Somatic Scaravelli Yoga sessions are open to anybody who enjoys moving and is interested in how they move and has a willingness to explore. Those new to yoga are welcome!
For further information and to register Tel 07710362229 email janemanze @ hotmail. com
janemanze. com
Across Sussex, local groups, volunteers, and organisations are coming together to share their love for trees through a packed programme of events running from late April through summer, with two main festival weekends on June 14-15 and June 21-22. Whether you love woodland walks, storytelling, art, music, hands-on conservation, or thought-provoking talks, there’ s something for everyone.
The festival kicks off with the Branch Out Conference in Shoreham on June 14, featuring Susan Raikes, Director of Wakehurst and an exciting panel of experts. This inspiring event will bring together nature lovers, professionals and community members to explore how we can all plant, protect and care for trees across Sussex. It will set the tone for the weeks ahead, encouraging people to get involved in tree planting, conservation and local initiatives.
Throughout the festival, guided tree trails will lead visitors through some of Sussex’ s most beautiful green spaces, while family-friendly activities will inspire children to discover the magic of trees. The“ I love this tree because …” photography competition invites people to share personal stories about trees that hold special meaning to them, creating a collective celebration of the trees that shape our lives.
The expansion into The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere makes this year’ s festival extra special. Stretching from the South Downs to the sea, this internationally recognised area is home to ancient woodlands, chalk grasslands, and vital marine habitats. It’ s a place where people and nature come together, making it the perfect setting to reflect on how
trees connect us all. The biodiversity crisis is one of our biggest challenges, with wildlife disappearing at alarming rates and climate change disrupting ecosystems. But trees offer hope. They provide essential habitats, reduce air pollution, and help combat rising temperatures. Protecting and planting trees is a simple yet powerful way to make a difference.
Tree Festival 2025 is more than just a celebration— it’ s a call to action. With the support of CPRE Sussex, Connick Tree Care and Rampion Offshore Wind, the festival encourages everyone to reconnect with nature, learn how to protect local trees and take steps toward a greener future.
l For the full programme and to get involved, visit cpresussex. org. uk / tree-festival
Monthly Saturday Yoga and Movement mornings continue with Jane Manze at the Westhill Hall. Sessions include yoga and breathing practices and are for anybody who wants to improve flexibility alongside strength with body awareness. Contact Jane if you would like to find out more or to book a place. She also offers one to one sessions.
“ I love teaching in the Westhill Hall. For a central Brighton location, the hall offers such a quiet, calm quality that really‘ holds’ this deep and joyful practice- students tell me how much they enjoy being there!” Jane