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Events

Join us for community events celebrating Oxford’s trees — from the gallery opening to music, storytelling, and talks.

Featured Event

Gallery Opening

Be the first to see the curated exhibition of Oxford’s most loved trees, as captured and shared by the community. Meet fellow contributors, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate the trees that connect us.

Dates: 19–25 May 2026

Venue: New Road Baptist Church, OX1 1LQ

Programme

Thursday 21 May

Storytelling Workshop with the Mint House

An afternoon of storytelling and story-making with Hannah Moore and Mint House — tales of trees, community, conflict and reconciliation.

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19 – 25 May, 12:30pm

Trees and the Spiritual Quest

Daily lunchtime talks on trees and spirituality from local theologians and ministers. Fifteen minutes at 12.30pm, every day except Sunday.

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19–25 MAY

Gallery Open

The exhibition opens to the public. Browse the curated selection of community submissions displayed in print alongside an interactive digital map.

Thursday 21 May

Music & Poetry Evening

An evening of live music and poetry inspired by Oxford’s trees. Local musicians and poets share original work celebrating our connection to the natural world.

19-25 May

Creative Space

Spend time in our creative space where you can add leaves or blossom to a community art piece, or draw your favourite tree.

19-25 May

Trees and Spirituality

Space curated to give an opportunity to engage with spirituality, and reflect on the wonder of trees within the created world.

Want your tree in the exhibition?

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