Is anyone aware of or have any information about the councils proposal to close down the Broadway Centre on Broadway North and move it to the “cricket pavilion” adjacent to the car park on The Crescent? Seems there has been a consultation period but I am not aware of anyone who was consulted.

Link List Updated

New link added to Walsall Arboretum Facebook page.

Easter Egg Hunt Monday 6th April 2015

Winners of the Easter Egg Hunt held at the Woodland Wildlife Garden on Monday 6th April 

Under 9's: 1st Terra, 2nd Ellis, 3rd Emily Shaw.

Over 9's: 1st Elliot, 2nd Jodie, 3rd Nyah.

The winners can claim their prizes from the Woodland Wildlife Garden on Saturday 11th April between 2-4pm. Winners are also displayed on Here Or you can contact us using the link on the right.

Plant up a pot for Mum

On Sunday April 30th the Wildlife Garden was the venue for another free family occasion in the Arboretum. Children were helped by members of the Walsall Arboretum User Group to plant a pot of flowers to give to Mum on Mothers' Day. On a lovely, sunny day around 170 people including children, parents and grandparents visited the Garden. The photo shows one appreciative family leaving with their planted pots.

 

 

Commemorative Tree WW1

On Sunday March 23rd Walsall Tree Wardens along with Walsall Arboretum User Group organised the planting of an oak tree in Walsall Arboretum to commemorate all of the casualties of World War 1. The Mayor, Councillor Nazir, and other dignitaries formed part of an attendance of some sixty-plus people.

 

Following introductory words from Tree Warden Chris Venables, and a reading by Simon Bond of the poem ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’, The Mayor carried out the planting. Also in attendance were a group of cadets who helped scatter poppy seeds in the area of the tree.

 

Forthcoming Events

Sunday, 23rd March 11am
An oak tree will be planted by the Mayor of Walsall in the 'Lion's Den area (adjacent to the old Park Tavern) to commemorate all those who died or suffered in World War 1.

Sunday, 30th March 2pm-4pm - Mothers' Day
Children are invited to visit the Woodland Learning Garden in the Arboretum Extension to 'Plant a Pot' to give to their mothers on this special day.

Monday, 21st April 12 noon - 1pm
Easter Egg Hunt will take place in the Woodland Learning Garden for children 4 years-9 years and children 10 years - 14 years.

All Events are FREE.

Pumpkin Plod

On Sunday October 27th the Wildlife Garden played host to the annual 'Pumpkin Plod'. A good crowd of participants walked part of the Arboretum in aid of St. Giles Hospice.

Some photos of the event are displayed here.