This weekend, Brighton and Hove will be buzzing with a unique celebration – the city’s first-ever Tree Festival. This remarkable event, the first of its kind in our beloved city, will span across two weekends, offering a myriad of activities for all to enjoy.
This festival, organised by a dedicated team of volunteers, aims to raise awareness of the immense value of trees to our city and its residents. It’s an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of our urban forest and understand its importance in our daily lives.
The festival’s agenda is packed with a variety of events, including guided walks, children’s workshops, music, and poetry. One of the highlights is ‘The City’s Unique Elm Trees Walk’, a guided tour that will introduce you to the city’s distinctive elm trees.
The festival is generously supported by Sussex countryside charity, CPRE Sussex, and sponsored by Connick Tree Care, Hanningtons Brighton, and Rampion Offshore Wind. It’s a testament to the community spirit in Brighton and Hove, with businesses and charities coming together to celebrate and protect our natural environment.
A spokesperson for the festival said, “The Tree Festival’s family-friendly events highlight the importance of Brighton and Hove’s trees and their immense value to the city and its residents. The festival runs over two weekends in May, coinciding with the London Urban Tree Festival.”
For more information about specific events across the city, visit the CPRE Sussex website. So, why not join in the festivities? It’s a chance to learn, have fun, and most importantly, appreciate the trees that make Brighton and Hove so special.
Image: Brighton and Hove Tree Festival
