Connecting with trees and giving back to Nature
The Lawn, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3AW
Saturday 18th April 2026
Humans are beings of Nature. This event is about using the biotech of our bodies to listen and deepen our relationships with plants, trees and land. We will explore practical solutions for caring for ecosystems, communities and cultures.
Join us for a day of Nature connection with trees in Walsham le Willows. The day includes:
Suzi and Madeleine have personal practices with connecting to plants, trees, waters and landscapes they developed through relationships with different UK landscapes. They are both passionate about creating spaces to explore how we relate with the plants (flowers, house plants, trees, woodlands and fungi etc).
During the morning Suzi and Madeleine will share their experience of the etiquette of approaching deeper relationships with trees and then the group will spend time outdoors getting to know the trees and land onsite.
During the afternoon we will discuss ‘reciprocity’ (giving back) to land and Nature, drawing from personal stories including working in reforestation and farming, and co-create a landscape gratitude circle to end the day.
The main day will run from 9.30am to 5pm. There will be a short talk and Q&A for those that are interested between 5pm and 6pm.
Timings
(These timings are a rough guide and may vary slightly on the day)
9.30 Arrivals & networking time for prompt start at 10am
10-11 Session 1: Introductions
11-1 Session 2: Connecting with trees including a break and time outdoors (please bring warm clothes suitable for being outdoors)
1-2 Lunch: Bring your own or share soup provided
2-3.30 Session 3: Exploring ways of giving back to Nature personally, in the workplace and in land management.
3..30-4 Session 4: Co-creating gratitude circle to end the day (may over run depending on peoples' needs)
4-5 Tea & networking time
Optional extra
It is possible to book just for this talk without attending the day.
5-6 Session 5: Suzi & Madeleine will give a brief talk about their work on ethics and land care with Indigenous Peoples, Nations, rural communities relating that to funding approaches to land management and food production in the UK. The focus of this hour will be for attendees to be able to ask questions and go into specific details.
Who is this event for?
Anyone who would like to generally explore their connection with Nature, trees and plants, as well as, those directly involved with trees creatively or through land care (gardeners, growers, farmers, land and woodland managers, arboriculturalists, foresters etc).
Background
Madeleine and Suzi's love of the natural world led them to meet through working in reforestation and working closely with rural and indigenous communities all over the world. Learning from communities who integrate care of ecosystems into their daily activities and community decision-making. As the published work Rooted in Ethics that Suzi co-authored demonstrates, many communities all over the world take care of ecosystems by treating all beings of Nature as having intelligence and the ability to communicate. This could be described as working with reciprocity in landscapes, hence the day's focus on how we, as humans, can give back to Nature.
The UK, and especially Suffolk, has roots in these practices and ways of thinking. Care that can be seen woven through farming, gardening, community cultural practices and traditional gathering sites. Relating to Nature in this way in the UK are not always recognised in their similarity to Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Biocultural Practices.
On the first day of this type, Suzi and Madeleine would like to explore how we can integrate a Nature-centred approach to our relationship with trees and to supporting UK landscapes and communities.
Biographies
Suzi Steer (married name Martineau) lives in Walsham le Willows, on Martineau Farms and has a strong relationship with trees as conscious intelligent beings. She is a secondary schools maths teacher, founder of the Tree Conference (thetreeconference.com) and co-author of Rooted in Ethics: The Community Tree Stewardship Framework & Practices Guide. Suzi has experience of applying deep listening alongside conservation practices in farming, woodland management and countryside stewardship options.
Madeleine Scordellis lives in the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, and has many years experience of working with communities across the world on environmental protection and restoration projects. Her great passion is for supporting people to reconnect with the aspects of life - both within and without, that support our relationship with Earth, the elements and Nature. Madeleine currently works as a healer offering 1 to 1 sessions, facilitating women’s circles and ceremonies working in connection with the land of the Malvern Hills.
Tickets & pricing
Pricing for this event is by donation to cover what people can afford. Suzi & Madeleine need to cover their costs and contribute towards their livelihoods. Therefore we are suggesting a donation for the day time event of around 40 pounds or 10 pounds just for the evening. They are happy to accept more or less depending on your circumstances, if you are a concession or would like to give more!
Two ticket options:
If you would like to attend both please book both tickets as part of one booking. This helps with knowing numbers on the day.
Fundraising for the Rural Coffee Caravan
We are also raising funds and awareness for the Rural Coffee Caravan charity based in Walsham le Willows doing wonderful work to support people in rural areas who are isolated or lonely by creating coffee mornings and events for community togetherness.
Remember!
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting you.
Join us for a day of Nature connection with trees in Walsham le Willows. The day includes:
- Sharing how Nature relationships show up in each others daily lives,
- Practical methods for deep listening with trees and plants,
- Exploring how we can give back to our communities of all beings of Nature.
Suzi and Madeleine have personal practices with connecting to plants, trees, waters and landscapes they developed through relationships with different UK landscapes. They are both passionate about creating spaces to explore how we relate with the plants (flowers, house plants, trees, woodlands and fungi etc).
During the morning Suzi and Madeleine will share their experience of the etiquette of approaching deeper relationships with trees and then the group will spend time outdoors getting to know the trees and land onsite.
During the afternoon we will discuss ‘reciprocity’ (giving back) to land and Nature, drawing from personal stories including working in reforestation and farming, and co-create a landscape gratitude circle to end the day.
The main day will run from 9.30am to 5pm. There will be a short talk and Q&A for those that are interested between 5pm and 6pm.
Timings
(These timings are a rough guide and may vary slightly on the day)
9.30 Arrivals & networking time for prompt start at 10am
10-11 Session 1: Introductions
11-1 Session 2: Connecting with trees including a break and time outdoors (please bring warm clothes suitable for being outdoors)
1-2 Lunch: Bring your own or share soup provided
2-3.30 Session 3: Exploring ways of giving back to Nature personally, in the workplace and in land management.
3..30-4 Session 4: Co-creating gratitude circle to end the day (may over run depending on peoples' needs)
4-5 Tea & networking time
Optional extra
It is possible to book just for this talk without attending the day.
5-6 Session 5: Suzi & Madeleine will give a brief talk about their work on ethics and land care with Indigenous Peoples, Nations, rural communities relating that to funding approaches to land management and food production in the UK. The focus of this hour will be for attendees to be able to ask questions and go into specific details.
Who is this event for?
Anyone who would like to generally explore their connection with Nature, trees and plants, as well as, those directly involved with trees creatively or through land care (gardeners, growers, farmers, land and woodland managers, arboriculturalists, foresters etc).
Background
Madeleine and Suzi's love of the natural world led them to meet through working in reforestation and working closely with rural and indigenous communities all over the world. Learning from communities who integrate care of ecosystems into their daily activities and community decision-making. As the published work Rooted in Ethics that Suzi co-authored demonstrates, many communities all over the world take care of ecosystems by treating all beings of Nature as having intelligence and the ability to communicate. This could be described as working with reciprocity in landscapes, hence the day's focus on how we, as humans, can give back to Nature.
The UK, and especially Suffolk, has roots in these practices and ways of thinking. Care that can be seen woven through farming, gardening, community cultural practices and traditional gathering sites. Relating to Nature in this way in the UK are not always recognised in their similarity to Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Biocultural Practices.
On the first day of this type, Suzi and Madeleine would like to explore how we can integrate a Nature-centred approach to our relationship with trees and to supporting UK landscapes and communities.
Biographies
Suzi Steer (married name Martineau) lives in Walsham le Willows, on Martineau Farms and has a strong relationship with trees as conscious intelligent beings. She is a secondary schools maths teacher, founder of the Tree Conference (thetreeconference.com) and co-author of Rooted in Ethics: The Community Tree Stewardship Framework & Practices Guide. Suzi has experience of applying deep listening alongside conservation practices in farming, woodland management and countryside stewardship options.
Madeleine Scordellis lives in the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, and has many years experience of working with communities across the world on environmental protection and restoration projects. Her great passion is for supporting people to reconnect with the aspects of life - both within and without, that support our relationship with Earth, the elements and Nature. Madeleine currently works as a healer offering 1 to 1 sessions, facilitating women’s circles and ceremonies working in connection with the land of the Malvern Hills.
Tickets & pricing
Pricing for this event is by donation to cover what people can afford. Suzi & Madeleine need to cover their costs and contribute towards their livelihoods. Therefore we are suggesting a donation for the day time event of around 40 pounds or 10 pounds just for the evening. They are happy to accept more or less depending on your circumstances, if you are a concession or would like to give more!
Two ticket options:
- Main day 9.30am - 5pm
- Talk and Q&A 5pm - 6pm
If you would like to attend both please book both tickets as part of one booking. This helps with knowing numbers on the day.
Fundraising for the Rural Coffee Caravan
We are also raising funds and awareness for the Rural Coffee Caravan charity based in Walsham le Willows doing wonderful work to support people in rural areas who are isolated or lonely by creating coffee mornings and events for community togetherness.
Remember!
- Please remember to bring warm clothes and footwear suitable for spending an hour outside.
- We will have a vegetarian soup available for lunch, please feel welcome to bring food for yourself or to share.
- The event is held at a residental location, as a result we ask for your respect and curtesy regarding parking and use of private facilities.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting you.
