Visit to Canford Arboretum
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Event Details
Date: Monday 30th May
Time: 10:30am
Address: Canford School, Canford Magna, nr Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Cost: £17 for DGT Members (To include tea and coffee on arrival)
About:
Master of Trees Andrew Powell will share with us his wealth of knowledge of the school’s unique and variedcollection of trees. After tea and coffee, he will then give an illustrated presentation which should last around 30 minutes, followed by a tour of the grounds, encompassing almost a millennium of planting.
The tour will start with the ancient 12th century Sweet Chestnut Castanea sativa just beyond the music building, to the 21st century planting of the thriving Wollemi Pine Wollemia nobilis. Mr Powell will then lead guests through the collection to highlight numerous examples of trees ranging from native species to those from the Americas and Asiana, deciduous and evergreen trees, hybrid trees, champion trees, and plantings with heights ranging from over 135 foot to five feet.
With the foundations of the Arboretum being laid by Lord and Lady Wimborne in the 19th century, and ongoing planting since the start of the school in 1923, we will during our visit get to enjoy the beautiful results.
Should people wish to bring picnics, they are welcome to enjoy them following the tour in the school grounds.
Directions:
The school is well sign-posted and yellow signs will be on the gate, with designated parking available and access to toilets within the school building.
We are a conservation charity working to protect the county's many historic parks and gardens for future generations.
We work with garden owners and local and national bodies to highlight, protect and encourage the conservation and restoration of designed landscapes, ranging from stately homes to public parks, cottage gardens to cemeteries. Principally funded by over 500 members, we run visits, lectures and events where members can share their interest and knowledge in a sociable atmosphere.
Through its research and recording programme, the Trust undertakes and supports research on sites of historic interest, including sites that the Trust has rediscovered, as well as on other related topics. We share knowledge through our Journal and also seek to inspire the gardeners of the future through imaginative projects with schools.