We’re thrilled to announce that The Friends have provided funds to support the new role of Tree Conservation Manager at Westonbirt to deliver on conservation objectives befitting a world-leading botanic institute.
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Tree of the month: Lindera praetermissa
Tree of the month returns this March as Westonbirt's Dendrologist, Rosie, highlights the aromatic Lindera praetermissa.
New Silk Wood Project Manager
In January 2023, we welcomed Oscar Adams to Westonbirt Arboretum as the new Silk Wood Project Manager. We caught up with Oscar to find out more about him, his role and the future of Silk Wood...
Say hello to our 2023 Westonbirt Runners
We're proud to introduce our Westonbirt Runners to you, who will be taking part in the Westonbirt 10K to raise money for our charity to protect trees and enrich lives. Find out why some of them decided to Run for the Trees…...
Grazing on The Downs
How do the cows help out the flora and fauna at Westonbirt? Read our blog to find out...
Special delivery arrives at Westonbirt Arboretum
Late last year we welcomed the first plant intake into the recently built Quarantine House. This marks an important step in helping to protect Westonbirt's collection from pests and diseases.
Winter seasonal highlights
A walk through Westonbirt is a sensory delight whatever the season, whatever the weather. After the colourful joys of autumn, winter has its own treats to share albeit more subtle; check out these winter tree highlights.
Westonbirt Christmas decorations by Noble Art Design
The Westonbirt Shop is filled with wooden decorations to make your Christmas tree extra festive this year. Read about our Westonbirt collection by Noble Art Design...
Attending the 7th Global Botanic Gardens Congress
Westonbirt has long played a key role on the international stage, working closely with partners and institutions across the globe over many years for mutual benefit.
6 reasons you'll want to Run for the Trees
Running for a good cause you truly care about is an incredible thing to do. By raising money for Westonbirt Arboretum you could be funding seed-collecting trips to funding a day out in nature for vulnerable people and more!...
Rainwater harvesting
A new rainwater harvesting and filtering system has been installed at Westonbirt Arboretum.
A new partnership with the University of the West of England
We've part-fund a PhD student in collaboration with Westonbirt Arboretum over the next three years to study the risks to Limes.
70 Years, 70 Trees
Rebecca Lockyear is the curator of ‘70 Years 70 Trees Art Exhibition' and has gathered a palette of 14 artists to work together on creating a body of work that celebrates trees.
Meet our new CEO
We recently welcomed Emma Griffiths, our new CEO, to The Friends' team. Read her introduction to get to know her a little more...
Restoring Westonbirt's bird hide
Follow the journey of nine Estate Volunteers as they took part in the John Muir Award restoring the well-loved bird hide in the Old Arboretum.
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