Sidmouth Arboretum autumn news and projects

The Sidmouth Arboretum has been busy:
Futures Forum: Sidmouth Arboretum >>> spring events and projects
Futures Forum: Why Trees? >>> the Arboretum at Sidbury: Weds 11th May
Futures Forum: Trees for Bees: a new project in the Sid Valley

Here's their latest newsletter - with news of upcoming events:

Welcome to our autumn newsletter

The summer is usually a quiet time nevertheless we have shared in hedge laying training courtesy of the Donkey Sanctuary, benefitted from an excellent day at Clinton Devon Estates which focussed on the problems of squirrels when growing hardwoods, together with a guided walk through the plantations.    

We met up in Sidbury to learn about Trees for Bees, supported the Town Council in their efforts to keep the town green, initiated a regular work party, and gained some great sponsorship for the Sidmouth tree trail leaflet from Wyevale Garden Centre.

Now for the busy planting season:             Do join us

Wednesday 14 SEPTEMBER    
SIDBURY FAIR DAY

We will have a stall - a few young trees, and a draft for the new tree trail leaflet. Does your business show on the trail?

Sunday 9 OCTOBER

we will support the SCIENCE FESTIVAL with a small stall in The Ham marquee focussing on the health and environment benefits of trees.   www.sidmouthsciencefestival.org.uk

Friday 25 NOVEMBER     
CELEBRATION OF TREES

At start of National Tree Planting week:  a celebration of our tree heritage with a commitment to plant more trees for future generations. 6pm at Kennaway House – some stalls, some speakers, a song or two, bar open, raffle, quiz, perhaps a tree dressing ceremony if weather permits. Free entry. See you there!

ALSO

We have a drop in session on 2^nd Tuesday of the month                     
13 September/11 October/8 November  5.30pm- 6.30pm

at Leigh Browne Room of Unitarian Chapel, opposite Tesco.  
Do drop in for information/advice/guidance on the benefits of tree planting.

We will renew planting on Beatlands Road once the sycamores are under control, plant a mulberry on the Knapp orchard, and add to the street trees around the town.   

Tuesday 10 JANUARY 2017  5.30pm   
AGM

Pete Youngman of the East Devon AONB will speak on the new project Legacy to Landscape –

          But first we will be looking to elect new members to the committee as well as invite new volunteers to share out the tasks.     If you might be interested in helping out – or have ideas of where we might plant trees – please get in touch with outgoing Chairman Diana East on 01395 519275  or info@sidmoutharboretum.org.uk 

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