The Benjamin Zephaniah Forest serves as a lasting tribute to the late dub poet, activist, musician, and actor. It features 65 trees, symbolising each of Benjamin's 65 inspiring years. Part of the forest includes an orchard and on each of the 65 trees are poems which were selected through an open call. This initiative was a collaborative effort with Burbury Park Community Forum and Birmingham Empowerment Forum.
This lasting tribute of 65 trees in the park have created lots more canopy coverage and homes for wildlife around the park.
Benjamin Zephaniah Forest Celebration Day
Celebrating the vibrant return of summer leaves and flowers while honouring the lasting legacy of Benjamin Zephaniah, we invite you to our BZ Forest Celebration Day!
With Bradley Taylor + Zakariye + John’s Drummers.
There will be a poetry open mic so bring your poems as well as all picnicking essentials (food, snacks, picnic blanket, chairs) as we celebrate the legacy and creativity of Zephaniah.
This is a free community event, open to all.
Burbury Park
Newtown
B19 2HX