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WILDLIFE WATCH GROUP

The Arboretum covers 150 acres of reclaimed gravel workings and within this area is a wide variety of natural habitats including emerging woodland, hay meadows, riverbank and marsh.

Each of these has its own flora and fauna. The site benefits from a very wide range of special trees, many chosen for symbolic reasons and offering a varied study of leaves, growth, uses and origin.

The variety of habitats within the Arboretum site illustrate the biodiversity of the area. Birds and animals include several species highlighted in the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan - these include the skylark, lapwing, brown hare, otter and several species of bat.

There are great activities for children visiting the Arboretum including:

  • Spotting over 100 species of birds including skylark, lapwing, oystercatcher and kingfisher
  • Catch a glimpse of a brown hare and, if you're very lucky, you may see an otter
  • Joining the Wildlife Watch Group - a club for 8-14 year olds which meets once a month to explore the wildlife
  • Learning about conservation activities including hedge laying and willow sculpture
  • Watching the birds close up in the feeding area
  • Keeping a wildlife diary and letting us know what you have seen on your visit

Find out more about the Wildlife Watch Group from our Learn section.

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CONTACT US

National Memorial
Arboretum

Croxall Road

Alrewas

Staffordshire

DE13 7AR

Tel: 01283 792333

info@thenma.org.uk


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National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR. I Tel: 01283 792333 I Fax: 020 3207 2111

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