The Grass & Time Soundscape Lecture @ Richard Jefferies Museum

The Grass & Time Soundscape Lecture

National Meadows Day – Richard Jefferies Museum

Saturday 4 July 2026 | 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

Part environmental lecture, part live performance, and part immersive sonic journey, The Grass & Time Soundscape Lecture offers a unique way to celebrate National Meadows Day. Set within the gardens of Richard Jefferies Museum, the event sees ecologist, author and musician Tom Haynes—better known as Grasslands—explore the remarkable story of grasses, one of the most successful life forms on Earth.

Using live looping, drones, field recordings, ambient textures, and evolving rhythms, Haynes traces the rise of grasslands from the age of dinosaurs to the modern world, revealing how these seemingly humble plants helped shape climates, ecosystems, mammals, and ultimately human civilization itself.

Far more than a conventional talk, this is an experience that combines science, storytelling, and sound art, all coming together in an accessible but highly informative manner. The afternoon also includes an open discussion on conservation, wildlife, and creativity, followed by a live Grassland’s performance inspired by landscapes and the natural world.

Already known to many through his appearances across all five seasons of Clarkson’s Farm, as well as his growing reputation on the ambient and experimental music circuit, Haynes continues to build a devoted following through work that bridges ecology, education, and musical exploration.

An enlightening and atmospheric event for nature lovers, music enthusiasts, and the simply curious alike.

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