Hug A Tree 2024

Monaghan Hug a Tree Day 2024 

Monaghan Hug a Tree Day returned to Rossmore Forest Park last weekend June with well-known biologist and broadcaster Eanna Ni Lamhna leading the tree walk and talk. Monaghan’s “Hug a Tree Day” was initiated in 2018 as one of Monaghan Tidy Towns’ Biodiversity Town actions and is now an annual event.

Éanna Ní Lamhna, biologist, environmental consultant, radio and television presenter, author and educator, is one of the best-known public figures in Ireland in the area of nature and the environment. Eanna regaled all present with information on trees, birds and creepy crawlies with some amusing history thrown in for good measure.  

“Hug A Tree Day was inspired by studies over the years that correlated the presence of green spaces with lower symptoms of depression and improved well-being. Basically, trees are not just good for the environment, they are good for both our physical and mental health as well,” explained Monaghan Tidy T owns Chairperson, Emer Brennan. The event was organised in association with Monaghan Mental Health Association and finished with some Laughing Yoga from Lasita and everyone had the opportunity to actually hug a tree at the end!