A vivid presentation of Philippe de Spoelberch's encounters with people, trees and forests of the temperate world. Trial and errors in collecting in the wild, planting and managing arboreta. IDS and other botanical tours, encounters with giants of the botanical and dendrological world. Half a century with the IDS (1972-2022) and other learned societies. Leaving a trace of his interest, a major botanical foundation, two arboreta and some cultivars.
Tickets to attend the live event with drinks reception from 1745 hrs (UK) available at £40 each. Members and their guests most welcome.
(Access: Some steps at the entrance to the building. Lift to the 1st floor venue)
Tickets to watch the live-stream of the event must be booked here - £10 each.
