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Zakiya Mckenzie crouched on forest floor
Blog
08 November 2019
Find out about our writer in the forest residency from Zakiya Mckenzie
Woman running towards sunset in the forest, autumnal forest
Blog
09 October 2019
"I’d often find ways to escape the city and head into the forest near where I grew up. It was a place where I could switch off from everything and just slow down. I loved it, and felt safe there." ~ Hope Virgo, Mental Health Campaigner
Community Westonbirt
Blog
02 October 2019
Westonbirt Arboretum’s community progamme helps people with mental health conditions, addictions, behavioural difficulties, autism and dementia through the power of trees.
Juvenile eagle flying above trees
Blog
12 September 2019
Meet our white-tailed eagle project officer and find out what the birds have been getting up to since release
Couple walking along trail with sun shining through trees
Blog
29 August 2019
A guest blog from our Chair Sir Harry Studholme on the date of our 100th birthday
Close up of white-tailed Eagle over water
Blog
22 August 2019
The UK's largest bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle, has been returned to England's shores in this exciting conservation project.
The Angel of the North sculpture with blue skies
Blog
23 July 2019
Escape the city this summer with a shady forest walk
Blakemere lake with leaves from trees around the edge of the picture
Blog
22 July 2019
Escape the city heat with one of our top spots near Manchester
Young girl in shaun ears reaches into pack
Family fun, free activities, days out and more