Have you ever wondered what's going on beneath our feet?
Join artist and educator Poppy Flint for a Walk Under the Trees to adventure underground (through our imaginations!) to discover the essential soil cycles and reflect on our relationship to this incredible, unseen world.
Soil it seems is now getting the wider recognition it deserves as vital for biodiversity and climate resilience, but it is so much more than a medium for growing crops and a place we hope will store more carbon. As well as being the source of 95% of human’s food; it also provides a social, cultural and creative sense of belonging and connection to place.
Afterall, what does it mean to feel rooted?
Together we’ll consider the soil and marvel at the microscopic and hidden ecology around the trees and beneath our feet; the fleeting and incredibly slow cycles.
As the journey progresses we’ll discover the characters that exist below ground and learn a bit about their relationships. We’ll also take time to observe the patterns and interactions of aboveground animals, fungi and plants which we often wizz past without noting.
The content is adaptable and suitable for children but it is not specifically designed for mini explorers. There will be regular stops on the walk.
The format is informal, getting side-tracked is welcomed. Everyone will be welcome to share what they know or imagine of the world underfoot.
Meeting point - Springfield Park cafe. LINK
This is a LNPC Fungi Festival event led by artist and sustainability educator Poppy Flint and part of an ongoing project Underfoot.
*You do not need to purchase a ticket for children under 12, but they must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Fungi Festival Week 2025
A Walk Under The Trees is part of Fungi Festival 2025 hosted by London National Park City with events across the city, the festival showcases fungi’s vital role in connecting ecosystems, inspiring art and offering sustainable solutions for the future.
See all events here: nationalparkcity.london/fungi-festival
Banner image credit: Regula Huba
