The Natural World of Winnie-The-Pooh with Kathryn Aalto

When you read passages from Winnie-the-Pooh, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic. In one way or another, we have all been touched by A. A. Milne’s beloved bear.

But did you know that the Hundred Acre Wood—the place where Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet lived and played—is based on a real place? Did you know that you could actually visit Poohstick’s Bridge? That The Floody Place is real? The setting for Winnie-the-Pooh’s adventures was inspired by the Ashdown Forest, a wildlife haven that spans more than 6,000 acres in southeast England.

In The Natural World of Winne-the-Pooh, garden historian Kathryn Aalto takes readers through an exploration of the real landscapes, shares iconic moments from the books and situates them in the places that exist today, and celebrates the interplay of landscape and literature.

The event will be held on Sunday, March 18th at 3:00pm at the Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington.. The cost is $10.00.

Pre-registration strongly recommended. To register, using a VISA or MasterCard, please contact Lexington Community Education at 781 862 8043.