We are a community restoring the Dell at Tortworth Arboretum to create a woodland where people and trees thrive together.

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We would love to show you around Tortworth Arboretum! Buying a ticket to our visitor days, workshops and events helps to support the restoration and our wellbeing projects.
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Our projects
We enable and empower people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing through nature connection, bushcraft and woodland management skills.
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About the arboretum
First planted in 1853, the arboretum has over 185 species of trees from across the world. Previously abandoned, our community of volunteers are helping protect and replant this enchanting woodland for future generations

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March volunteer day
Another busy volunteer Sunday at the arboretum yesterday, and sunny too! It was wonderful to see such a big turnout…
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Tales from Tortworth: Rosalyn’s story
I joined the Hawthorn Project over ten years ago, the best thing I ever did. It changed my life and…
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Tales from Tortworth: A Poem for a Little Redwood
This week’s Tales from Tortworth comes in the form of a heartfelt poem, written by a mum who, alongside a…
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