In front of each tree we ask two questions: what kind of living thing is it on its own, and what have people done with it?
- Duration
- 3–3.5 hours, can be extended
- Distance
- 4–5 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- Year-round
- Language
- English, Turkish
- Group
- No group size limit
Along the way
- About ten stops, one tree at each
- The tree itself: reproduction, habitat, seasons
- Its life with people: food, medicine, craft and myth
- Old stories, like Daphne and Apollo
- A participatory walk, open to questions
The story of this route
Across about ten stops we meet trees such as the fig, magnolia, beech, pine, fir and bay laurel. First we talk about the tree itself: how it reproduces, where it likes to live, what it does when winter comes. Then we turn to people: food, medicine, craft and, above all, stories.
I keep species names to a minimum and talk at the level of the genus, so things stick. Daphne running from Apollo, the fig's journey across thousands of years, the resin of the pine: every tree has a story to tell. Questions, touching and smelling are all welcome.
Options
- Family version: a more playful walk for parents and children.
- Available in English and Turkish.
Who it suits
Anyone curious about nature. No botany knowledge needed.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Clothes for the season, and water
Good to know
- We can add stops and time on request.
