Blog - Education

Getting to grips with grass ID in the Community Woodland...

Summer is in full swing at Westonbirt Arboretum. July is packed with wild walks, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly fun! From discovering the hidden stories behind wildflowers to crafting your own garden sculpture, it’s the perfect time to explore, create and connect with nature.

Read on to find out how mindful photography for improved mental health and wellbeing...

The secret life of trees goes far beyond what we see on the surface - there’s a hidden network at play, connecting trees and plants in a way that’s nothing short of remarkable: the Wood Wide Web.

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project. This month it's the Hawthorn...

Read on to find out more about the experience of one of Westonbirt's new Flora Survey Volunteers as they dive into the world of wildflowers and beyond...

Getting your family outdoors is fantastic, but dragging kids through the mud - literally or figuratively - without considering what interests them, could lead to resistance. Here are some ideas to help get your family outside...

May is the perfect time to enjoy the breathtaking spring blooms at Westonbirt. The arboretum comes alive with a burst of vibrant colours and sweet scents including the Rhododendrons, with so many plants in full bloom. It’s a great chance to take in the beauty of the bluebells, especially in the cool, shady areas of Silk Wood.

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project. This month it's the Wild cherry...

Spring is here! Get ready for a fantastic lineup: BioBlitz, Easter family activities, the Coppice Market, and delightful craft workshops. Don't miss out!...

Local community groups, schools and colleges joined forces to help plant 3,400 trees at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this November to April to reach a total of 6,700 since last year.

The Silk Wood Community Planting Project team were recently joined by Climate Scientists from Forest Research, the research agency of the Forestry Commission, to install a Tree Growth Monitoring Station at the Silk Wood Community Planting Project site.

Find out more about the sapling tree guard testing that's been going on at the Silk Wood Community Planting Project...

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project. This month it's the Common alder...

Lights, camera, Westonbirt! Students and artist Justin Quinnell explored the magic of pinhole photography, from giant eyeball cameras to self-made turmeric paper. They even used cream crackers and cans to capture stunning images of the trees they helped plant. See their incredible results!...