150 Anniversary of Walsall Arboretum

Funded on
13 Jun 2024

To extend the 150 Anniversary celebrations throughout 2024, to highlight the events for visitors for the rest of the year, and to involve young people (schools and colleges) in planting.

£3,808 Raised of £3,668

15 Backers

103%

Updates

150 Anniversary of Walsall Arboretum published their Delivery Report!1 year ago

next planting , about 400 daffodils and some alliums on saturday 6th october2 years ago

the weather was kind ; and Dhillon cleared space with his matock at double quick time; so grateful to our volunteers

bulb planting ; first off school children planting in a very muddy gallery gardeny garden2 years ago

and then on saturday, october 5th, lots of bulb planting in the gallery garden; kick off at 10.30...bring your trowel!

mass bulb planting and apple day2 years ago

Walsall Arboretum User Group is planning out the massbulb planting for september and october . Sadly the planned celebration in july for the Geopark has had to be cancelled ; but we will be adding special celebrations at Apple Day (Saturday October 19th ), in cluding the Victorian Actors, ( the details will be posted on the friends of walsall arboretum facebook ). We look forward to seing you all , thanks WAUG

150 Anniversary of Walsall Arboretum hit its fundraising target!2 years ago

Brilliant news, thanks everyone!

2 years ago We've hit our target

13 Donations worth £4702 years ago

150 Anniversary of Walsall Arboretum has reached 40% of its target!2 years ago

10 backers!

10 people have backed 150 Anniversary of Walsall Arboretum!2 years ago

Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!

150 Anniversary of Walsall Arboretum has reached 30% of its target!2 years ago

https://go.walsall.gov.uk/parks-and-green-spaces/visit-our-parks-and-play-areas/walsall-arboretum

Walsall Arboretum User Group (WAUG) seek to support, maintain,and promote the infrastructure and activities within the Arboretum , with some emphasis upon biodiversity and wider public engagement. WAUG works closely with the Arboretum development and operation team (Walsall Council), and have assisted with design and planting within the Victorian Park (Fluffy the Oss, the Garden of Reflection, the Gallery Garden) . Within the Extension, WAUG developed and cares for the Woodland Wildlife Garden and has developed and cared for the Orchard. Hosting family friendly free events in these two later areas are part of WAUGs function, as is organizing art displays in the Gallery Garden.

WAUG has developed more interest in the Country Park, which was developed from a redunant golf course to provide a wider countryside feel to the site.The clearing of butterfly rides and coppicing has increased biodiversity. Walsall Arboretum has some 1million visits annually, but the Country Park are is infrequently visited, although much favoured by dog walkers. Walks with U3A and with other groups has revealed that there is extremely limited local knowledge about the Country Park area.

Most of the core WAUG members are retired, with occasional younger attenders.The Facebook page “Friends of Walsall Arboretum” has over 2000 followers, 60% of whom come from Walsall and nearly 10% from Birmingham, with the highest representation from women aged 34 to 44.

There is minimal representation from the group aged 16 to 24. Links with the very young have been made with 12th Scouts, The Police cadets, and we have strong links with Walsall College Hospitality. Links with the mature include the University of the Third Age, Rotary, Women’s institutes.

Project Owner: Walsall Arboretum User Group The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.