Nature, Farming & Landscape
An afternoon of talks on nature, farming, and the living landscape, taking place at Walhampton School, Hampshire
Join us for Stewarding the Soil, a unique event bringing together farmers, scientists, artists and the wider community to explore the future of our countryside and the vital role of soil in sustainable farming. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Walhampton School, this inspiring afternoon of talks will highlight the urgent need to protect and work with nature in agriculture.
4.00pm £15
Jake Fiennes
Farming with Nature
Conservationist and author Jake Fiennes shares his powerful vision for regenerative farming that restores biodiversity and soil health.
2.15pm £15
Dr George McGavin
Bug World
Sex, violence, and a cast of billions
Entomologist and broadcaster George McGavin dives into the unseen world of insects and their essential role in soil ecosystems and biodiversity.
12.30 £15
Carry Akroyd
Found in the Fields
Artist Carry Akroyd reflects on 40 years of observing and painting the farming landscape, charting the visual and environmental changes in rural Britain.
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All proceeds support the Nature Friendly Farming Network, a movement championing sustainable agriculture that works in harmony with wildlife and the land.
Why Soil Matters
Healthy soil is the foundation of resilient farming, biodiversity, food security and climate action. Whether you’re a land manager, food producer, policy-maker, artist or simply interested in the countryside, Stewarding the Soil offers insight, inspiration and community.
Related Exhibition: The Life of the Fields
Running from 20th September 2025 to mid-January 2026, The Life of the Fields is a major exhibition at St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery in Lymington.
The gallery will be open on the day as usual from 10am to 4pm, and then from 6pm to 8pm with a Curator’s Insight in Galleries with Steve Marshall and Gill Clarke £10 (includes a glass of wine).
Explore artistic responses to farming life and changing rural landscapes since 1900, with works by Eric Ravilious, Stanley Spencer, CF Tunnicliffe, Evelyn Dunbar and Kurt Jackson.
Find out more at St Barbe Museum.
Advanced Book Sales
The following books will soon be available for pre-order from The Imaginarium:
