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Retirement of Karen Thornton, Trustee
On 31 December 2017, Karen Thornton retired as a Trustee of the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum.
A moooving donation
We’re extremely grateful to Sarah Baillie, who is one of our volunteers, and the University of Bristol for the £4,000 donation we received in January.
Election to the board
We are pleased to advise that Gavin Grant and Mike Mintram are standing for re-election this year.
Agenda for 32nd Annual General Meeting
JOIN US Saturday 12 May 2018 Great Oak Hall, Westonbirt Arboretum...
A Busy Membership Season
Winter is a time when the arboretum takes on a magical feel and some of the resident mammals retire into the peaceful world of hibernation...
Great Oak Hall Exhibitions in 2018
The Great Oak Hall is a beautiful and inspiring setting to hold an exhibition, with plenty of natural light filling the space. Find out who is exhibiting this year and how you can book your place for 2019.
Tree of the Month - February 2018
Find out why the Rhododendron ririei is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for February...
And we've launched...
Welcome to our new blog, for you, our members. Please check back regularly as it's here we'll be keeping you informed with all the latest updates and goings on at the arboretum.
Tree of the Month - January 2018
Find out why the Incense Cedar or Calocedrus decurrens is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for January...
Five Years of Progress #ThanksToYou HLF
In 2012, we received some wonderful news – that we had been awarded £1.9 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to help us embark on a project to improve Westonbirt, the National Arboretum.
Tree of the Month - December 2017
Find out why the White barked birch is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for December...
Winter Tree Highlights
Winter has its own magical feel. It can be invigorating and windy or still and a little eerie. The deciduous trees have dropped their foliage, leaving evergreens to enjoy centre stage.
Likin' Lichen
Trees provide an ideal home and vital resources for lots of wildlife. Honorary Research Fellow School of Biological Sciences University of Bristol, David Hill, tells us about these incredible fungi.
Winter World
As winter draws in around us, the trees and wildlife of the arboretum prepare for the long haul to spring. It’s a lovely time to explore and there’s always plenty to look out for.
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