Back in June Matt Parratt from Forest Research and a team of volunteers completed the first stage of a comprehensive survey of the vegetation communities and plant species of the Downs.
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Venison, vegetarian paella and vintage teas: catering at Treefest
Catering always plays an important part in a festival, and this year at Treefest, we'll have some new caterers with some exciting menus on offer.
A flair for individual design
I am a highly skilled, traditional craftsman with a flair for individual design, having built up over 27 years experience in joinery.
Making Friends at Forest Green
Massive thanks to Ecotricity, one of the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum corporate supporters, who hosted me at their Sustainability in Sport Match at Forest Green Rovers yesterday.
Preparing for the Plant Hunters' Academy
During the school holidays the excitement doesn't cease here in the learning department. If anything, we are even busier - with four family events running over four weeks, each week with a different family trail and set of crafts.
What's in the autumn issue
The Westonbirt Magazine is produced by the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum for its membership; to inform Friends about events, to engage Friends in issues that affect the arboretum, and to share enjoyment.
Top tips for picnics
Wondering what to eat whilst Maples Restaurant and the Courtyard Café are closed?...
Flying Lessons at Westonbirt
What a delightful week the Friends’ staff have had working in the Great Oak Hall as the House Martin’s School of Flying takes off (sorry!)!...
Jamie who? We’ve got local Celebrity Chefs Rob and Charlotte at Treefest
In 2011, we introduced the Food Hall to Treefest for the first time. This year we have more exhibitors plus two local celebrity chefs who will be giving live cooking demonstrations twice daily.
A champion in our midst
In the summer edition of The Westonbirt Magazine, Richard Townsend, Operations Supervisor on Westonbirt's Tree Team, describes his day job, other loves and an astonishing athletic feat.
Summer 2012 magazine
The Westonbirt Magazine is produced by the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum for its membership; to inform Friends about events, to engage Friends in issues that affect the arboretum...
Volunteering at Treefest
Treefest is the largest of Westonbirt's events and involves the most volunteers over a single weekend.
What is The 4014 Project?
The 4014 Project brought fantastic musical variety and talent to Treefest in 2011...
The complete Treefest music line-up
The 4014 Project brought fantastic musical variety and talent to Treefest in 2011.
Live Music is here!
The Forestry Commission’s Live Music programme arrives at Westonbirt Arboretum this weekend (22-24 June). Will Young performs on Friday, Plan B on Saturday and Madness on Sunday.