Take Me to the River 2025: SEED_NURTURE_RESTORE

Location: Townley Hall Garden & Riverside Walk, Oldbridge 
Date: Sunday 23th November 2025 
Time: 10am – 3pm 
Price: Free, booking essential 
Audience: Suitable for adults and children 14+ 

Note: This event involves travelling to two locations on the day by car. Exact meeting points will be shared before event.

Click here to find out more about Take Me to the River.

This is a site-specific exploration of two locations on either side of the River Boyne, focusing on the preservation and expansion of our riparian habitats through practical actions, hands-on learning, and artistic engagement.

Supporting Boyne Rivers Trust Floodplain Woodlands Project, participate in their new Tree Nursery at Townley Hall, learning from ecologist Ryan Wilson Parr about the on-going collection, propagation and nurturing of local, native trees for planting in various locations in the coming years. Assist in the preparation of seedlings and respond to the environment through mark-making using oak gall ink with artist Penelope Lacey.

Traverse the river to Oldbridge for a sensory walk to witness the future potential of the Tree Nursery seedlings. Exploring the habitat in this area of historical, cultural and natural beauty, ‘tune-in’ to the language of the trees and hidden ecosystems with Cineál, creating further responses collectively with found and natural materials.

Accessibility:
This is an outdoor event with moderate accessibility at Townley. The riverside location uses unpaved paths, and some parts are not accessible for wheelchair users. Please contact Deirdre before booking if you have any mobility requirements. deirdre.rogers@solsticeartscentre.ie