Activities at the Arboretum
Wildlings Tots Programme
The Wildlings Tots programme is specially designed for 2-5 year old children.
Focusing on connecting young minds with nature through fun and engaging activities.
From sensory exploration to outdoor play, our programme encourages curiosity and learning in the great outdoors.
The Autumn 2024 session is currently running at the Attenborough Arboretum on Monday mornings.
For more information and to book your place click hereFeed the ducks
We currently have mallard ducks visiting our ponds. They are most often present in the mornings.
By all means feed them a little when you visit. This will encourage them to stay.
Bread is acceptable, but there are healthier options including sweetcorn, lettuce, peas, oats, rice and seeds.
The Attenborough Arboretum Volunteer Programme
A friendly group of volunteers meet most Thursday mornings during the year to tackle various tasks around the arboretum.
If this is something that may interest you please click on the link below.
The Volunteering ProgrammeTry your hand at Willow Weaving
Nobody can have failed to notice our beautiful living willow tunnel that was planted out in March of this year (2023).
It is absolutely thriving now and growing weekly. To be a success all living willow structures need to be regularly woven, as the new growth comes and before it loses it's pliability and turns to hard wood.
Please do try your hand at weaving the willow. It would be a great help and is a relaxing and simple activity that both adults and children can enjoy. The willow structure is there for your education and entertainment.
Weaving is easy. Simply weave the long pliant new growth back into the existing framework in an in-and-out criss-cross fashion and an upward direction. A short instructional video is available here.