News - Tortworth Arboretum

December volunteer day

We had a very enjoyable volunteer day yesterday – our last of the year. It was the solstice too –...

Sharing our work for 2024-2025

We are delighted to share Tortworth Forest Centre’s Annual Report 2024-2025, celebrating our work during our tenth year as an...

Looking ahead to 2026

We have some exciting news to share as we look ahead to the coming year. Read more

November volunteer day

We had a lovely volunteer day yesterday, even a little autumn sunshine to brighten the day. We spent the morning...

October volunteer day

A massive thank you to everyone that came along yesterday – we got so much done! Despite the weather it...

Tales from Tortworth – Lee’s story

Join us as we celebrate our 10th year with heartfelt stories from those who’ve been part of our journey. Read more

Tales from Tortworth – Naomi’s story

Tortworth Arboretum is such a wonderful and special place. In 2018 I moved from Lancashire to Gloucestershire and within four...

Tales from Tortworth – Summer’s Story

I have attended the Oaktree project for 3 years now! When I first joined I was reserved and had very...

Tales from Tortworth Aboretum – Kate’s story

Join us as we celebrate our 10th year with heartfelt stories from those who’ve been part of our journey. Read more

Tales from Tortworth – Richards story

Arboretum, Freedom getting lost in the hustle and bustleconnect connectfind a path communication is keyrelaxedin natureeyes openbrain engaged dappled lightthrough...

September volunteer day

A joy filled and sunny volunteer day at the arboretum last Sunday. We spent the morning clearing around our veteran...

The autumn equinox: balancing light and dark

As summer slips gently into autumn, the earth reaches a moment of perfect balance. The autumn equinox, which this year...

Tales from Tortworth Aboretum – Mima’s story

Join us as we celebrate our 10th year with heartfelt stories from those who’ve been part of our journey. Here we hear from a young visitor (with a bit of help from mum). Read more

Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Samantha’s story

Join us as we celebrate our 10th year with heartfelt stories from those who’ve been part of our journey. Here we hear from Tuesday Volunteer, Samantha. Read more

Meet the birch tree: peeling bark and woodland regeneration

With its silver-white bark and fluttering leaves, the birch tree is often one of the first to catch the eye...