Event
Gloucestershire National Collection Holders Day - Westonbirt Arboretum
An opportunity to learn more about the National Plant Collections and the people who hold them, plus a guided tour of the grounds.
Our second Gloucestershire National Plant Collection Holders Day in recent years will be held at the renowned Westonbirt Arboretum. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in plant conservation and holds four National Collections of Staphylea spp., Juglandaceae, Acer spp. and Acer japonicum & palmatum.
We are very grateful to Westonbirt Arboretum for making the venue available to us and for providing a talk and guided tour. We will be joined by National Collection Holders from neighbouring groups and staff from Central Office, including our new CEO, Gwen Hines.
Programme:
10.30 Arrivals and refreshments
11.00 Talk by Alison Vry, Westonbirt Arboretum
followed by guided tour of the Arboretum
1.00 Lunch in cafe (self- pay or bring a picnic)
2.00 Short talks by National Collection Holders
3.00 Discussion and close.
Places for are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. For further details and to book, please contact David, the Gloucestershire National Collections Coordinator.
| Event Start Date | 19 September 2024 10.30am |
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| Event End Date | 19 September 2024 4.00pm |
| Cost | Members £10, National Collection Holders free. |
| Event Location |
Westonbirt Arboretum Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8QS |
| Event Contact | David Ross |
| Telephone | 07506 029060 |
| Contact | davidhross350@gmail.com |
Acer palmatum 'Autumn Glory'
© Mike Westgate