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March volunteer day
Another busy volunteer Sunday at the arboretum yesterday, and sunny too! It was wonderful to see such a big turnout...
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Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Rhea’s story
As we celebrate 10 years of Tortworth Forest Centre, we're sharing stories from the people who make this place special. This time, we hear from our wonderful Wellbeing Manager, Rhea. Read more
Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Rosalyn’s story
This week’s Tales from Tortworth comes in from one of our longest standing participants, Rosalyn. Read more
Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – A Poem for a Little Redwood
This week’s Tales from Tortworth comes in the form of a heartfelt poem, written by a mum who, alongside a...
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February volunteer day
Another excellent volunteer day last weekend, and busy too! We got lots done: building a new dead hedge, processing wood, undercutting...
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Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Meg’s story
As we mark 10 years of Tortworth Forest Centre, we're sharing stories from the people who’ve helped shape our journey. This week, we hear from Meg, a fantastic freelancer who has been part of our team. Read more
Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – Ronnie’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 volunteer, Ronnie. Read more
January volunteer day
Another lovely day in the woods yesterday! We started the year in full strength, with a massive turnout of people....
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Tales from Tortworth Arboretum – 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 volunteer day
We had a fabulous volunteer day yesterday. We took on three areas of bamboo, clearing, trimming back and creating new...
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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
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...
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