Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026

Join us at Powerscourt Estate for two inspiring days celebrating the wonder, wisdom and importance of trees.

Featuring leading voices in horticulture, ecology and conservation, the weekend will include guided tree, biodiversity and wellbeing walks through Powerscourt Gardens, along with engaging panel discussions exploring how we can protect nature and work with it more effectively.

All paid-event tickets include admission to Powerscourt Gardens for the day.

Saturday 31 October: The Wisdom of Trees

Saturday will bring together renowned tree and nature experts to explore the extraordinary world of trees and the important role they play in responding to climate change, biodiversity loss and rising temperatures.

The day will include:

• A guided tree walk with Powerscourt Head Gardener Alex Slazenger
• Biodiversity walks with Rosemary O’Flynn
• Forest bathing experiences with Beneath the Canopy
• An afternoon panel discussion featuring Tony Kirkham, Éanna Ní Lamhna, Faith Wilson and Richard Nairn
• Guided afternoon walks with Tony Kirkham, Éanna Ní Lamhna and Faith Wilson

The main panel will be facilitated by Catherine Cleary of Pocket Forests.

Sunday 1 November: Working with Nature in Action

Sunday will focus on the people and community projects putting nature restoration into practice across Ireland.

The day will include:

• Guided walks led by Wildacres and Bloomin’ Crumlin
• Accessible tree and biodiversity walks with Alex Slazenger and Rosemary O’Flynn
• Forest bathing and nature-based wellbeing experiences
• An afternoon panel featuring representatives from Wildacres, The Hare’s Corner, Bloomin’ Crumlin, Dark Sky Ireland and the Irish Wildlife Trust
• Informal networking and opportunities to meet people working in biodiversity, conservation and nature education

Through practical stories, shared learning and meaningful discussion, Sunday will highlight what ‘working with nature’ looks like in action—and what individuals and communities can do to support biodiversity.

All paid-event tickets include admission to Powerscourt Gardens for the day.