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Celebrating 10 Years of Tortworth Arboretum

On Saturday 26th April, we celebrated 10 years of Tortworth Forest Centre with our biggest event ever. Over 350 people...

Planting new trees with the help of local businesses

This year has seen a lot of tree planting activity in the arboretum – with our wellbeing groups getting the...

March volunteer day

Another busy volunteer Sunday at the arboretum yesterday, and sunny too! It was wonderful to see such a big turnout...

February volunteer day

Another excellent volunteer day last weekend, and busy too! We got lots done: building a new dead hedge, processing wood, undercutting...

Exploring fungi responsibly: How to appreciate without disturbing

Fungi have fascinated people for centuries, from their role in ancient folklore to their importance in traditional medicine. Historically, mushrooms...

The prickly charm of stinging nettles

Benefits, usage, and a touch of history Read more