Listening to the Land Day 2026
2026-01-07 09:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford, OX1 2DH, Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2DH, United Kingdom
We would like to express our gratitude for our collaboration with Cofsa (Conscious Food Systems Alliance) and respectfully quote the following content. The event hosted by Cofsa is a valuable opportunity for us to deepen our relationship with nature. Additionally, we will be featuring a taiko drum performance and workshop as part of this event.Tickets can be purchased from the following link:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/landbasedspirituality/1791638
Join us for the return of the Listening to the Land day, a collaborative gathering to explore how building a reciprocal relationship with nature can support radical food system transformation. The Listening to the Land day will be held in Oxford on January 7th 2026, one day before the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2026, which convenes the largest gathering of the agroecological movement in the UK.
Building on last year’s success, the Listening to the Land day has expanded and will offer a choice of interactive sessions across four venues. We are delighted to welcome speakers from many different backgrounds – from Indigenous elders and land protectors to farmers, policy-makers and conservationists – to explore how a deeper connection with land can shape personal and collective change. Confirmed speakers include: Indigenous organiser and musician, Lyla June, botanist and author, Monica Gagliano (Thus Spoke the Plant), Maori land rights activist, Pania Newton, Afroecology founder Dee Woods, Satish Kumar, Rupert Sheldrake, Jill Purce, Patrick McManaway and many others.
The Listening to the Land Day will offer anyone who has a deep, heartfelt connection to the natural world the opportunity to share knowledge, insights and ways of knowing, and reconnect with a sense of belonging and community with the human and more-than-human world. It will be a welcome space for people who work and care about the land to seek clarity, allies and confidence in their own intuition and a philosophy of interconnectedness.
The spaces for this day are limited, and early booking is essential to avoid disappointment. This year, we are offering supporter tickets for anyone who would like to support our commitment to creating a space that is accessible to all. Supporter tickets directly support low-waged or marginalised identities from the movement to be part of this gathering. We also offer other ticket tiers to suit all circumstances. If the ticket price is barrier to attending, please reach out to us to enquire about bursary tickets.
The event will run from 9am – 6pm and will include teas, coffees and refreshments. A delicious seasonal vegetarian lunch will be available to book in advance (spaces limited).

Volunteer for LTTL Day:
Apply here by 14 November: LTTL Volunteer Application
As a Listening to the Land Day Volunteer, you will support the safe, efficient, friendly, and smooth running of the event on Wednesday, 7th January. Volunteers will complete a half-day shift (AM or PM) and are free to attend the event for the rest of the time. See more details.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All applicants to volunteer in-person will be notified by Friday 21 November 2025.
This event is hosted by Real Farming Trust (RFT), in partnership with Animate Earth, Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA), St Ethelburgas Centre for Reconciliation, Landworkers’ Alliance, Shumei International, Schumacher College, GoGrowWithLove, The British Pilgrimage Trust, and Right to Roam.
For more information, please contact francesca@orfc.org.uk. or alice@realfarming.org.
Stay in touch with the Listening to the Land newsletter and podcast, or explore highlights from the Listening to the Land Day 2025.
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The fine print: Refund requests must be submitted in writing to alice@realfarming.org by Thursday, 4 December 2025. No refunds will be provided after this date. Please note booking fees are non-refundable. Fraudulent ticket sales have been attempted in the past. Please read our Fraud Protection statement to understand more about how what measures you can take to protect yourself from phishing and scams.

Location
Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford, OX1 2DH

Oxford Real Farming Conference 2026
2026-01-08 - 2026-01-09 | Newman Room in the Catholic Chaplaincy, The Old Palace, Rose Pl, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1RD, United Kingdom
We are very pleased to have a session at this coming ORFC again!!
Our session
Date & Time: 9th January 9:00 am – 10:20 am
Venue: Newman Room in the Catholic Chaplaincy, and online

FARMER PERSPECTIVES: PATHWAYS TO HEALING PEOPLE AND PLANET
Speakers: Patrick Holden, Rod Calder Potts, Barbara Hachipuka Banda, Shinya Imahashi
Chair: Ben Raskin
There is growing awareness of the connection between personal wellbeing, planetary health and the current food system. The impact of climate change, along with the significant rise in diet related health conditions, has highlighted the urgent need to shift how food is produced. This panel will explore the diverse perspectives of farmers from Scotland to Zambia who transitioned to agroecological, regenerative practices through a shift in mindset. Learn how they tapped into farming as a spiritual practice to support the healing and wellbeing of the land, their crops, and their communities.

You need to buy the ticket if you would like to join it. Please check details about ORFC 2026.
We look forward to seeing you all!!
About ORFC
9th – 10th January 2026, in-person + online livestream
