Powerscourt Estate is proud to announce the return of the Wonder of Trees – Samhain Tree Experience, a unique two-day festival celebrating biodiversity, mythology and wellbeing. Following the success of its inaugural year, the 2025 programme takes place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November at Powerscourt Estate.

This year the tree experience offers a rich programme of tree and nature walks, storytelling, forest bathing, and thought-provoking panel discussions. The aim is to inspire connection with trees, share knowledge, and highlight the ways in which trees sustain both biodiversity and human wellbeing.

Highlights include:

• Tree & Biodiversity Walks each morning with leading experts including Alex Slazenger (Head Gardener, Powerscourt), ecologist Faith Wilson, Seamus O’Brien (National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh), and broadcaster Éanna Ní Lamhna.
• Forest Bathing guided by Forest Bathing Wicklow (Cat de Wit and Orlagh Walsh), offering immersive wellbeing experiences.
• Working with Nature – In Practice Mini Panels on Saturday afternoon, featuring inspiring fireside-style conversations with shortlisted projects from the Working with Nature Awards. Topics include pollinators, rewilding, nature storytelling, and education.
• Samhain Storytelling with Candlelit Tales and the Gaelic Woodland Project, bringing Ireland’s cultural affinity with trees and landscapes to life through myth and music.

Tickets:
Tree and biodiversity walks: €15
Forest bathing: €15
Sunday keynote panel: €15
Saturday mini panel “Working with Nature Awards” is Free to attend but registration is essential.

All paid tickets include entry to Powerscourt Gardens and can be booked online: www.powerscourt.com/wonderoftrees