Artist Joanna Callaghan brought together local people to learn about ancient trees and the species they support through a banner making creative workshop at Herefordshire Woodland. It was an opportunity to connect to nature through creation in a natural setting.
The public were invited to come to Moccas Park to take part in a community art event celebrating ancient trees and the endangered species that rely on them.
Artist Joanna Callaghan was commissioned by Back from the Brink to create the event as a moving ceremony of respect for the more than 2000 species that rely on ancient trees.
Participants created their own banners using all natural materials at home representing the species that are endangered by the loss of this habitat, to bring to the parade event on the 2nd December.

Jo decided she wanted to celebrate these species through a parade in a space that meant a lot to the project. She therefor ran a workshop, inviting people to use natural materials to create a series of banners, inspired by the rare wildlife found in this project – from the Violet Click Beetle to the Knothole Moss. People created wonderful works using natural papers, sticks, berries and even glue made from natural materials!