We are delighted to announce that An Darach Forest Therapy and Darach Social Croft are hosting the Inaugural Scottish Tree Hugging Championships, which will be run on Friday 22nd July at Ardtornish as part of the Morvern Games and Gala Week.
This event is being run in association with the World Tree Hugging Championships held annually in the HaliPuu Forest in Levi, Lapland, Finland.
The Events
Speed Hugging: Most trees hugged in one minute, each hug lasting a minimum of five seconds
Dedication: Most dedicated hug (showing presence, intention, love, respect etc.) of a specific tree of the participant’s choice, lasting a maximum of one minute
Freestyle: Most creative hug. Style open to participant’s own interpretation, one tree only, lasting a maximum of one minute
The Mission Statement of the Event
To raise awareness of nature in the local and global community
To promote understanding about the benefits of trees for human health
To increase appreciation of nature, near and far
To host a friendly, shared experience that can bring people together
Find out more and sign up for the live feed if you cannot attend in person on our Scottish Tree Hugging Championships 2022 page.