About us
BOTANY and other stories was created in 2017 in Hay-on-Wye in Powys, Wales. Its purpose is to support various ways of learning about nature and its beauty.
It is aimed at Hay-on-Wye (Wales) and beyond. It is open for all. It is a privately funded initiative.
Why? To understand that the human race would stand a better chance of survival if it accepted, as scientist Rachel Carson (1907–1964) pointed out, that “man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.”
BOTANY and other stories provides an informative platform which is meant to encourage the public to observe, understand and learn about the current state of the natural world through scientific and artistic tools with a particular focus on botanical illustration.
Some of our activities
The Cabinet of Curiosities, a pop-up exhibition at Henallt House in Hay-on-Wye.
Le Théâtre de la Mode et de la Nature, a series of couture miniatures drawing attention to the ravages of the fashion industry, created by costumier Maizie Hardy.
The Cabbage Leaf, a seasonal free publication focusing on nature, botanical illustration and the climate emergency.
Pop-up exhibitions, activities and theatre in Hay-on-Wye, including Green, The Colossal Critter and The Isle is Full of Noises.