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Spring is on the March at Westonbirt

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March officially signifies the start of Spring, and the much-anticipated awakening of many of the species here at Westonbirt.

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Tree and traditions: Ash, St Valentines oak and catkins

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February sits on the threshold between winter and spring, a time when nature begins to show signs of subtle change.

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Listening to the Landscape: What Birdsong Is Telling Us About Silk Wood

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As part of the Silk Wood Community Planting Project, we are using sound as a tool to better understand how wildlife is responding to the evolving landscape.

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What's on in February

See what's on - there’s plenty happening this month to enjoy while spring is on its way.

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Why Winter Is the Best Time to Plant Trees

Winter may not immediately seem like the ideal season for heading out into cold, wet weather to plant trees - find out why it is.

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Tree Traditions: Wassailing

A new blog series looking at cultural traditions and folklore surrounding trees and woodlands.

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The Churn Project

Thanks to funding from Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, The Churn Project was able to organise a series of meaningful group visits to Westonbirt Arboretum.

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Tree of the Month: Common Hornbeam

UK native tree species in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project – this month is the Common Hornbeam...

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What's on in January

See what's on and make a resolution to make the most of your Membership this new year!...

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A Heartfelt Thank You For Your Support in 2025

As the year draws to a close and the Arboretum is firmly settled into the winter months, we want to thank you, our members for your continued support...

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Connecting Carers with Nature: How Your Support Makes a Difference

Thanks to Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum (FOWA) members, we were able to help fund transport for a very special wellbeing day at Westonbirt Arboretum.

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Growing Wellbeing Through Nature: Our Journey with Swindon Mind

At the Silkwood Community Planting Project, groups come together to volunteer their time, planting and caring for trees. Swindon Mind, has become frequent visitors to the project, spending time in nature to promote mental wellbeing.

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Tree of the Month: Sweet Chestnut

Each month we’re bringing you a profile of one of the UK’s native tree species in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project – this month it’s the Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa).

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What's on in December

Celebrate the season and make the most of your membership this month there’s much to discover!...

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Dining Update: Temporary Changes This Winter

Essential repairs are being carried out on The Kitchen restaurant roof this winter, which means some changes to dining at Westonbirt.

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