
Category: Community


Tales from Tortworth: Volunteer Ronnie’s story
Join us as we celebrate our 10th year with heartfelt stories from those who’ve been part of our journey. Below we hear from a fabulous volunteer, Ronnie. Read more
Tales from Tortworth: Hirer Jane’s story
Join us as we celebrate a 'Decade of Discovery' at Tortworth Forest Centre with heartfelt stories from those who’ve been part of our journey. Read more
Sponsor a tree!
We are looking out for local businesses to join us in celebrating Tortworth Forest Centre’s 10th anniversary. Since our founding,...
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December at Tortworth Arboretum
As December approaches the arboretum takes on a quiet charm. Whether you’re wrapping up for a brisk walk or simply...
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Celebrating a Decade of Tortworth Forest Centre
On 26th April 2025, Tortworth Forest Centre will mark a significant milestone: our 10th anniversary! Read more
Looking back on our ninth year
We are pleased to share with you our Annual Report for 2023-2024, our ninth year as an organisation. This year...
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Following the Five Pathways to Nature Connection
A guest blog by Jennifer Short, Wild&Well. The ancients understood it – Hippocrates himself is supposed to have said that...
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The many benefits of volunteering
It’s Volunteers Week 2024 so we are celebrating our hard working and dedicated volunteers, without whom Tortworth Arboretum would still be overrun with rhododendron, bamboo and bramble. We can’t thank you enough for your ongoing passion and enthusiasm for bashing, digging, lugging, sawing, chopping, lopping and all the other tasks you take on, and for being part of the Tortworth community. Read more
Volunteer days past and present
A lot has changed since our first official volunteer day in September 2014, though interestingly a few key ingredients are...
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Join our team!
We are searching for a new Woodland Wellbeing Programme Manager to join our team. For full details and information on...
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Going from strength to strength. Check out our Annual Report 22-23
We are excited to share with you our latest Annual Report, summarising some of the work we’ve been doing and...
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Making miles matter
Our staff raised over £800 as part of our minibus appeal by walking to work! Read more
Your arboretum needs you!
We need to raise £30-40k for a 5-year-old 16-seater minibus and we need your help! We're running a raffle with some amazing one off prizes, including a stay for two at the Hotel De Vere Tortworth Court. Read more
Green gift ideas
If, like us, you're trying to be more sustainable this season we have some fabulous gifts from the forest which will never end up in landfill!
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