Family events
August
Fabulous fibres
Tuesday 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 people
Tuesday 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+
FESTIVAL OF THE TREE
Monday 24 – Monday 31 August
Tree-mendous fun for everyone Woodcarvers at work, trips into the treetops or some gentle retail therapy… this year Westonbirt Arboretum’s Festival of the Tree has something for everyone. From Monday 24 August, twelve talented sculptors will take up their chainsaws and chisels and carve out fabulous giant sculptures – all from tree trunks recycled from this much-loved Forestry Commission estate, and made ready for auction on Bank Holiday Monday in support of the charity Tree Aid. The Festival of the Tree is open from 9am-5pm. During the festival, admission to the whole arboretum is £8 for adults, £7 concessions, £3 for children (18yrs and under). Discounted weekly tickets for return visits to the festival are £20 for adults, £16 concession, £5 children. Telephone: 01666 880220. www/forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
October
Seed spectacular
Weekend 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+
December
Lost 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+
