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FebruaryTree LoveSaturday 14th February Throughout the world trees are often used as symbols for love and family. So why not celebrate this Valentine’s day with us? Discover the trees that matter most on our special Valentine trail and make your own willow heart for someone special. All activities are free, 10.30am - 3pm, ages 4+ Feathered Friends
Monday 16 to Friday 20th February Discover our native woodland birds and their relationship with our trees by joining one of our activity walks (11-12, 1.30-2.30pm, daily) or taking part in our woodland birds trail. Then give the birds in your own garden a helping hand by building your own feeder or nest box. The event is in partnership with the RSPB. All activities are free (bird box making will incur a small charge), 10.30am - 3pm, ages 4+
AprilEaster Eggtastic ChallengeMonday 6th to Friday 10th April Can you find all the creatures that lay eggs at Westonbirt and solve our Easter riddle? Then create your own Easter crafts. All participants enter our Easter prize draw. £2 per child (excluding admission), 10.30am - 4pm Wild woodland walks Tuesday 14th to Friday 17th April With spring in full swing why not venture out with us as we set out to discover the sensory secrets of Westonbirt. Use your nose, ears, eyes and hands to explore a bit further… Walks will take place at 11, 1.30 and 3pm and last approximately 1 hour. All activities are free, 10.30am - 4pm, ages 4+
MaySurvival of the fittestTuesday 26th to Thursday 28th May To celebrate the 150th anniversary of 'Origin of the Species' by Charles Darwin, we're going to be uncovering Westonbirt's secret battles. Discover the weapons, poisons, chemicals, fireproofing and other the incredible tactics trees use to survive, before discovering the new threats trees face today. Take part in our ‘bush craft’ activity walks (11 – 12.30, 2.30 – 4pm) to see whether you have what it takes to survive and have a go at your own craft activities. All activities are free, 10.30am - 4pm, ages 4+
AugustFabulous fibresTuesday 4th to Thursday 6th August 2009 is the UN International Year of Natural Fibres and to celebrate we're setting out to discover the numerous ways plants provide us with the fibres, without which we would literally be naked! Have a go at grass weaving, natural dyeing, rope making and papermaking. There will be a different art activity each day – so why not come more than once! All activities are free, 10.30am - 4.30pm, ages 4+ Tree peopleTuesday 11th to Thursday 13th August Look closely and you’ll find the true tree ents! Join us on this creative event as we as we explore the characters of the tree world. Then use the arboretum for inspiration and natural ‘stuff’ to create your own woodland puppet or goblin. There will also be activity walks (11 – 12, 3 – 4pm) and story telling (1.30 – 2pm). All activities are free, 10.30am - 4.30pm, ages 4+ Wonderful world of wood Monday 24th to Monday 31st August Discover why wood is so good and make your own wood products. There will be a different art activity each day (24th - 27th August) – so why not come more than once! All activities are free, 10.30am - 4.30pm, ages 4+
OctoberSeed spectacularWeekend 3rd / 4th October Join us to discover an incredible variety of tree seeds through activities and art. Collect and plant your own tree seed to take away. All activities are free, 10.30am - 4.30pm, ages 4+ Autumnal highlights
Monday 26th to Thursday 29th October Discover why our trees change colour and witness the spectacular Westonbirt autumn first hand. Then have a go at your own tree inspired art. There will be a different art activity each day – so why not come more than once! All activities are free, 10.30am - 4pm, ages 4+
DecemberLost Reindeer Trail Tuesday 1st to 21st December Discover the reasons behind many of our festive traditions and help Santa find his missing reindeer… Maps available at the Great Oak Hall. Tree dressing
Saturday 5th December Christmas trees aren't the only trees people decorate! Come and discover what trees mean to people around the world and think about what they mean to you. Make your own decorations. All activities are free, 10.30am - 4pm, ages 4+
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