About the event

Have you ever met a native black poplar? Come and find out more about these rare and magnificent trees, from sapling to ancient.

The Trust’s artist-in residence, Richard Bavin, is making portraits of some of Herefordshire’s black poplars, from sapling to ancient, to celebrate this magnificent tree. He is collaborating with local poet, Maggie Reed who is experimenting with different forms of poetry including Haiku and Haibun in her response to the black poplars she has met.

The drawings and poems will be exhibited in the Jubilee Building at Queenswood in early October. Our programme of events is free (except workshops) and open to everyone. Local black poplar expert Tony Norman is giving a talk on Wednesday and will be in the gallery on the last day with rooted tree cuttings for sale. 

See Richard’s work in progress

Exhibition Dates and Info:

The exhibition is open daily from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th October, 11am - 4.30pm Exhibition (closed Wednesday from 1.30pm)

Meet the Artists, Saturday 3rd October, 11am - 1.30pm  - Maggie and Richard will be in the gallery to share their enthusiasm for native black poplars

Sun 11th Oct 2-4pm: Tony Norman, black poplar expert, will have rooted cuttings for sale and advice on how to plant, grow and care for them.