Churcher's College Grill Lecture: going wild for rewilding

Churcher's College Grill Lecture: going wild for rewilding

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May 7, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

Isabella Tree discusses the concept of rewilding and its benefits during the annual Grill Lecture at Churcher's College.

Hundreds of people attended the annual Grill Lecture at Churcher's College on Wednesday 6 May to hear Isabella Tree, best selling author of  Rewilding. which also won a number of literary prizes and made into a film. She spoke about how they revolutionised their 3,500 acre estate at Knepp in West Sussex by bringing back nature. Talking to Mike Waddington at the event, Isabella speaks with enthusiasm about unleashing nature's ways and means and the message of hope and joy that brings. Rewilding is a spectrum that anyone from farms to gardens can participate in and alleviate environmental problems. It also, maintains Isabella, breaks down the anxiety around dealing with  problems of this scale. About the Churcher’s College Academic Lecture Series : designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding, each year, they welcome a wide range of visiting speakers - artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, philosophers, campaigners, - who challenge students to think critically, explore new ideas and engage with the wider world. A highlight of the series is the annual Grill Lecture, established by former Head of Religion and Philosophy Judy Grill and named in her honour. This…

People in this episode

Guest: Isabella Tree

Topics covered

  • rewilding
  • environment
  • nature
  • education
  • philosophy

Keywords

  • rewilding
  • Isabella Tree
  • environmental problems
  • Knepp
  • Grill Lecture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Churcher's College

Books & works: Rewilding

Places: Knepp, West Sussex

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