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Forest Pub: Spooky Forest Tree Lore
Join us this October for a hauntingly fun edition of Forest Pub! Cozy up with a drink and dive into the eerie side of forest folk stories. This special night blends seasonal vibes with woodland wonder—perfect for autumn.
Local folklore educator and author Corinne Boyer will share the darker side of European tree lore. People of the past held a healthy fear of the forest landscape, in part because of the presence of tree spirits. Corinne will examine human interactions with these spirits, focusing on three main categories believed to inhabit ancient trees and forests: Demons, Witches, and Spirits of the Dead. She will distinguish between these categories and share specific examples of trees with ill-omened reputations. In a journey through ancient woods, Corinne will also illuminate how folklore wisdom continues to be relevant today.
Join us as we explore this dark, strange, and evocative lore, where the enchanted and inspirited forest world was part of daily life.
Corinne Boyer is a folk herbalist, teacher, and author with a passion for traditions surrounding plants and folk magic. She has been teaching and writing full time about the history and folklore of plants, folk medicine, and the plant traditions of northern and western Europe and North America since 2010. She has written over ten books and has articles published in multiple occult journals since 2015.
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