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24 ideas about trees. Experience this fascinating sound installation as you walk through the forest.
Immersed in a world of trees, you are invited to discover a trail of suspended seed pods, to pause and to listen.
Artist Lorna Rees has collaborated with nearly 500 people to make CANOPY. Ecologists, artists, folk musicians, writers, and children have explored their connection to trees and what a forest is for. Hear stories of urban trees, dreams of future forests and exploits of woodland protectors. And remember – trees are people too.
Each sonic seed pod houses a unique sound world. Canopy invites the audience, to experience joyful, hopeful and thought-provoking sound art in a unique way. You may even come across performers while exploring the trail.
Experience the installation at any time on 13-21 September, or come along to special evening performances on Thursday 18 September at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. Please bring a torch!
Spaces for each performance on Thursday 18 September are limited so please book your free tickets in advance. Please arrive at the Inside Out Dorset Information Point near the Visitor Centre 30 minutes before the start time to exchange your ticket for a wristband. If you do not collect a wristband at this time, your ticket will be released and may be reallocated to another person on the day.
Access
The Canopy seed pods will be located within the forest and our suggested route is an out and back route totalling 2km from the Visitor Centre. There are stops to rest and listen along the route. The route has some gentle inclines, and the surface is made of compacted earth which can be rough at times but is accessible by wheelchairs and buggies.
Tramper mobility scooters are available from the Visitor Centre.
There is a Changing Places toilet and Accessible toilets on site.
Free parking for vehicles exempt from road tax due to disability reasons (registration required).
There will be a Touch Tour on Sunday 21 September at 10am. Booking required. To find out more please contact Jen on 07961 196567 / email jewalke@gmail.com Each ticket includes +1 free PA/Carer.
Take a look at the Visual Story for Canopy created by Lorna Rees Company.
Read our full Access Guide for Moors Valley.