Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.
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Experimenting on a grand scale
Last week saw the start of an exciting new research project that aims to discover new forestry tree species for the future.
What are your winter traditions?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
Why do we have a tree indoors at Christmas time?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
Why would you give frankincense or myrrh as a present?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
How do you roast chestnuts over an open fire?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
How is ivy helpful to wildlife?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
Why do we eat chocolate cake shaped like a log?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
“Halfway out of the dark”
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
What's Christmassy about Holly?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
Why do people kiss under poisonous berries?
As part of Westonbirt's programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt's education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
What makes a winter wonderland?
The answer to the question "What makes a winter wonderland?" is in no small part "Volunteers".
Have you visited the new bird viewing area?
The workshop and wood sales team of volunteers have recently completed a new bird viewing and feeding area that is accessible to visitors seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
There's more to forestry than just trees!
Having to find a week’s work experience at the end of my first year of Sixth Form was a daunting thought, especially with no definite idea of my future career in mind.
A week's worth of invaluable experience
I chose to come to Westonbirt Arboretum as I hoped I would experience a wide range of jobs and gain a better knowledge of the wide world of work.
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