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Westonbirt Arboretum: A Summer of Fun and Discovery

Posted in: Blog Visitor experience Seasonal Summer Participation

Westonbirt Arboretum is a great place to visit for summer activities, family fun, and nature lovers. Check out all Westonbirt has to offer this July...

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Coppicing: A traditional forestry practice

Posted in: Blog Tree management History Landscape Restoration Seasonal Conservation Education Participation Silk Wood Coppicing

Coppicing is a traditional forestry practice with many benefits for both the environment and human society. Learn more about this sustainable forestry practice and how it is being used to restore derelict coppice at Westonbirt.

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Nature's showcase

Posted in: Blog Events Great Oak Hall Summer

A new exhibition is coming to Westonbirt this month, and it's sure to be a hit with nature lovers of all ages. Nature's Showcase brings together a group of talented artists who use nature as a source of inspiration.

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Tree of the month: Pyrenean oak

Posted in: Blog Botanical Landscape Tree of the Month Seasonal Summer Conservation

Rosie and Dan give insight on the Pyrenean oak this month, one of Westonbirt's 'signature species'...

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Enjoy the outdoors at Westonbirt this June

Posted in: Blog Events Seasonal Summer

June is a delightful time to visit Westonbirt as the vibrant hues of green dominate the landscape. Discover this month's highlights you won't want to miss...

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The joy of volunteering at Westonbirt

Posted in: Blog Community activities Botanical Volunteering Landscape Staff and trustees Spring Seasonal Projects Conservation Participation

Read a day in the life of a Westonbirt volunteer guide, Martin Green, who also generously gives his time as one of our charity trustees...

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A fond farewell to Forest Live and Westonbirt

Posted in: Blog Events Seasonal Summer Participation

We caught up with Simon Hough, Forestry England’s Events Manager, to share his experiences with Forest Live and Westonbirt as he sets off on a new adventure this summer after 22 years with Forestry England.

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Going green at the 10K

Posted in: Blog Events Community activities Spring Green Team Westonbirt 10K Conservation Participation

We are all looking at ways we can be greener, and the Westonbirt 10K is no different. Find out more...

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Running and wellbeing

Posted in: Blog Events Health & wellbeing Westonbirt 10K

Trail running is a simple and proven way to improve your mental health and wellbeing. But what exactly are the benefits, and how can we incorporate green spaces into our daily dose of exercise?...

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