Autumn woods after rain
Borderland Voices visit Buxton Country Park
Autumn sunshine after days of rain and that October light caught the changing colours of the leaves, burning through them like stained glass…a day for wandering in woods and wondering
That’s what we did. When Borderland Voices visited the Stronger Roots project at Buxton Country Park, we wandered. And talked. And listened. And drew; building our own ways of remembering different trees and their stories. From woodland management and the signs of ash dieback to the fine differences between elm and wych elm, our day took a relaxed path through the woods and brought….
 |
| leaf print in progress |
TREES
Off on an outing today,
A nice little jaunt,
Although not so far away
We’re off to Buxton to look at the trees.
Maybe there will be fine weather;
Sunny with a bit of breeze.
Maybe the trees will be pleased to see us too.
After all, they are living things.
I think it’s the least we can do
To give them respect.
To nurture, replenish, recognise
Their worth
For indeed they are the lungs of the Earth.
Silently they emerge from their evergreen rug.
Let us love them.
Let us bless them.
 |
| "just" drawing |
Pauline
 |
| photo c/o A Collins |
 |
| photo c/o A Collins |
- Thanks to Frag from the Stronger Roots project for guiding us through the woods and their management
- Thanks to the artists and poets of Borderland Voices: it was a delight to see you all again and to work with you!
leaf print
 |
| block print |
 |
| printing a woodland floor |
 |
| mixed composition |
 |
| leaf rubbing |
