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A new home for the goats
The Tortworth goats are moving to a happy new retirement home in December 2023. Read more
Tree volunteers needed!
Starting in January 2024 we are excited to be offering a new volunteering opportunity at the arboretum, with the formation...
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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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October volunteer day
We had a massive turnout of volunteers yesterday, thank you all! The autumn sun was glorious and it was a...
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A season for change
After more than 9 years, Bec, the founder of Tortworth Forest Centre is stepping away from the staff team to work her magic on new projects and adventures in Somerset.
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September volunteer day
We had a great day in the woods this month. The day was muggy and warm but we got an...
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August Volunteer Day
Another great day in the woods yesterday. The main focus of the day was to prepare new areas for tree...
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A poem to share
We recently received a poem from Chris Roe. We’re not sure why Chris shared it, but it was lovely, so...
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Tortworth Forest Centre CIC celebrates receiving four years of National Lottery funding
Tortworth Forest Centre CIC based in The Dell at Tortworth Arboretum is celebrating after being awarded funding from The National...
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The Pewen tree, or Monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana)
Naming: Trees often have many names. Names from their local communities, names from countries of origin, names from those who...
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June Volunteer Day
A great day in the woods yesterday. Thank you to everyone that came along and for all the hard work...
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April Volunteer Day
What a lovely day! A massive thank you to everyone that came along yesterday, we got loads done and it...
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