Blog - Participation

Spring is here! Get ready for a fantastic lineup: BioBlitz, Easter family activities, the Coppice Market, and delightful craft workshops. Don't miss out!...

Imagine stepping into a world where the delicate shimmer of fused glass echoes the dew on a forest leaf, and vibrant embroidered birds perch on fabric blooms, rescued from a life destined for landfill. This isn't a dream, it's the reality of "Handmade Nature," a captivating exhibition coming to Westonbirt Arboretum's Great Oak Hall from Wednesday 16 April to Bank Holiday Monday 21 April!...

Local community groups, schools and colleges joined forces to help plant 3,400 trees at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this November to April to reach a total of 6,700 since last year.

The Silk Wood Community Planting Project team were recently joined by Climate Scientists from Forest Research, the research agency of the Forestry Commission, to install a Tree Growth Monitoring Station at the Silk Wood Community Planting Project site.

Find out more about the sapling tree guard testing that's been going on at the Silk Wood Community Planting Project...

With March’s arrival and the spring equinox on the 20th, signs of spring are beginning to emerge all around Westonbirt. The snowdrops and crocuses have already brought early splashes of colour, while the early blooming varieties of rhododendrons are adding a wonderful vibrancy to the arboretum. Here’s what’s on at Westonbirt this month...

Lights, camera, Westonbirt! Students and artist Justin Quinnell explored the magic of pinhole photography, from giant eyeball cameras to self-made turmeric paper. They even used cream crackers and cans to capture stunning images of the trees they helped plant. See their incredible results!...

Join Stick Man on his forest adventure and help him get back to the family tree! From 05 February...

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project. This month it's Dogwood...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love than with a gift that keeps on giving? This year, consider gifting a Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum membership to your loved one.

February may be the shortest month in the year but there is plenty to enjoy at Westonbirt Arboretum!...

As a member, you enjoy free entry to the arboretum, giving you the freedom to explore whenever the mood strikes. Take the path less travelled and delve a little deeper into our captivating trees. Led by knowledgeable guides, these special walks offer a unique perspective on the arboretum, uncovering hidden gems and sharing fascinating insights into the lives of our extraordinary trees.

With a membership, you can make the most of every visit and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Join the Learning Team as they uncover the amazing ways trees and animals survive the chilly winter months.

Want to learn more about how we connected creativity and ecology at Westonbirt? Read this full blog post to discover how we transformed a community planting project into a vibrant art experience with the Bristol Hospital Education Service!...

January can be tough, but fresh air and nature can work wonders. Discover how walking in the rain (yes, really!) and exploring the arboretum's winter beauty can boost your mood.