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Fun with Sticks – family activity day

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Forestry England
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QS

0300 067 4890

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Discover the variety of life living on sticks, including mosses, lichens, algae and fungi, looking closely with hand lenses.

Create a willow butterfly and for children age 7+ have fun whittling sticks to make gnomes, planting labels or smooth wands.

Make sure to explore the Green Games summer family trail too!

Suitable for children aged 5+

This activity takes place in Silk Wood Barn.

Dogs on leads welcome.
Suitable clothing for exploring is recommended.

Free after paying admission to the arboretum.

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