The Kent Tree Ogham Trail, a Postgraduate Experience Award project led by Joana Canelas, will be opened this weekend.  This is a new nature trail around campus, inviting walkers to consider the ancient significance of the tree species we have around us.

The Tree Ogham is an ancient bardic alphabet where each letter is named after a tree.  During this open weekend the team will ask why trees are so important to us, walking through their stories, flavours and shapes to discover the ethnobotany, ecology and folklore of our Ogham trees.

Walks along the trail will start at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, meeting at the Labyrinth beside Eliot on Saturday, and behind the School of Arts on Sunday.  Warm clothing and outdoor footwear is advisable.  Jams, teas and cordials will be available along the way.