Organizing your own local event
The Scottish Tree Hugging Championships will be held again this year on Saturday 20th July 2024 in the woods around Strontian in Sunart, in the Scottish Highlands.
The event will be run in association with the World Tree Hugging Championships held annually in the HaliPuu Forest in Levi, Lapland, Finland.
The event will start at 2pm with registration opening at 1:30 pm.
This event is FREE to take part in or to watch.
This year we will again be hosting an Adult Category (over 16 years old) and a Young People's Category for those up to 16 years old.
The Mission Statement of the Event
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To raise awareness of nature in the local and global community
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To promote understanding about the benefits of trees for health
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To increase appreciation of nature, near and far
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To host a friendly, shared experience that can bring people together