Bats at the arboretum: twilight life among ancient trees
As dusk falls over the arboretum, a quiet transformation begins. While most of us are heading home and switching off...
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Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Claire’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 fabulous Oak Tree Project Participant, Claire. Read more
July volunteer day
Another wonderful day in the woods yesterday, and surprisingly sunny despite the rain forecast! We took on large areas of...
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Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Sally’s story
Join us as we celebrate our 10th year with heartfelt stories from those who’ve been part of our journey. Read more
Resilience – life lessons from trees.
(noun): the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. If you’re old enough to be reading this, chances are life...
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New funding for our Woodland Wellbeing Programme
We’re excited to announce that we have been awarded £10,000 from Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) towards our Woodland Wellbeing Programme....
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Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Stef’s story
I’ve spent the past 5 years living as a disabled person with a less than fabulous immune system in a...
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June volunteer day
Another great volunteer day yesterday – it was lovely weather to be amongst the trees. We set out with scythes...
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What trees do in summer: sunlight, drought, and the wisdom of veteran trees
By the time June arrives, the woodland feels full of life. The canopy has closed in, casting dappled light across...
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May volunteer day
We had an excellent volunteer day this month. Thank you to all that came along and put in so much...
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10 bluebell facts you might not know
As the bluebell season draws to a close, here are ten favourite facts about of of the nation’s favourite flowers:...
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Spotlight on the Cuckoo plant
One of the quiet joys of spring at the arboretum is the appearance of the delicate cuckoo plant, also known...
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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...
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Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Helen’s Story
Hi my name is Helen. I have been coming to the Thursday group for up to two years. From the...
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