Bioblitz at Westonbirt Arboretum
Event details
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Events at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
- Westonbirt Arboretum
Become a nature detective for the day at Westonbirt Arboretum’s spring Bioblitz!
Join scientists, wildlife experts, and fellow nature lovers as you explore the arboretum, spotting and recording as many species as possible. From birds and bugs to botany and bryophytes, every discovery helps build a picture of the biodiversity at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Most activities are first come, first served, so be sure to arrive early at the Great Oak Hall to sign up. However, for early morning and evening sessions pre-booking is essential to secure your spot.
Please note all activities are correct at the time of launch but are subject to change—please check back closer to the event for the latest details and updates.
Timetable overview
Saturday 26 April
| Time | Activity | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am – 8:30am | Small mammal trapping survey | Pre-book |
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Newt survey | Pre-book |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Botany walk | First come. first served |
| 10.30am – 3:30am | Learning Activities | Drop in sessions |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | General invertebrates walk | First come. first served |
| 11:00am – 12:00am | Badger sett survey | First come. first served |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Bird walk | First come. first served |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Lichen walk | First come. first served |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Mammal tracking walk | First come. first served |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Pest and diseases & beetle ID walk | First come. first served |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Bryophytes walk | First come. first served |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Bumblebees walk | First come. first served |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Wildflowers walk | First come. first served |
| 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Bat survey | Pre-book |
Sunday 27 April
| Time | Activity | |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00am - 7:00am | Early bird song walk | Pre-book |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Moth trapping survey | Pre-book |
| 10:30am - 3:30pm | Flora surveys | Drop in sessions |
| 10:30am – 3:30am | Learning Activities | Drop in sessions |
| 11:00am – 11:30am | Talk of the day - Bats | First come. first served |
| 11:30am – 12:30pm | Bird walk | First come. first served |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Bryophytes walk | First come. first served |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Wildflowers walk | First come. first served |
Essential Information
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, GL8 8QS
How long? Activity length vary between 30 mins and 1 hour
How much? All activities are free after admission
Where to meet? Meet at the Great Oak Hall 5-10 mins before the start of the walk
Do I need to book? Most activities are first come, first served. However, for early morning and evening sessions pre-booking is essential to secure your spot.
Dogs allowed? No (except assistance dogs)
What to wear? Please wear weather / season appropriate clothing as walks will be fully outside. Sturdy, closed-toed footwear is strongly recommended as walks do not always stay on paths.
How much? All activities are free after admission
Where to meet? Meet at the Great Oak Hall 5-10 mins before the start of the walk
Do I need to book? Most activities are first come, first served. However, for early morning and evening sessions pre-booking is essential to secure your spot.
Dogs allowed? No (except assistance dogs)
What to wear? Please wear weather / season appropriate clothing as walks will be fully outside. Sturdy, closed-toed footwear is strongly recommended as walks do not always stay on paths.