Exploring Environmental Philosophy via the folklore of plants
Talk, Tour
Event date
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 11am to 12.30pm
Location
In-person only
Berrick Saul Building, Campus West, University of York (Map)
Berrick Saul Building, Campus West, University of York (Map)
Audience
Open to alumni, staff, students, the public
Admission
Free admission, booking not required
Event details
York Environment Festival event
Join Clare for a guided walk and talk to explore the folklore and history of native and naturalised plants growing in Britain and how humans have connected with them through the centuries. By engaging and collaborating with plants in this way, we remind ourselves we are part of an entangled ecosystem and that plants are not merely passive background objects, but are affective and vibrant. Such a world view can promote enchantment, empathy and ethical responsibility for the non-human world.
Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is not required for this event.
This guided tour is taking place on the University of York campus. The exact location can be found using these What3Words: invent.shades.mice (find out more about what3words)
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