Description
Join us on a captivating tour led by expert guide, Marco Bartolini, and discover the fascinating stories behind the trees at Fairthorne.
Gain a deeper appreciation for these majestic organisms as you learn about their vital functions in the garden and wider landscape. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unlock the true beauty and importance of trees.
Sessions available:
Thursday 6th June 2024 1830-2000
Thursday 18th July 2024 1830-2000
Thursday 8th August 2024 1830-2000
£5 per adult, Under 16's free
Meet at Family Park reception building
Dogs welcome on a lead
Following a successful military career spanning 31 years and culminating with an award at the Queen's Birthday Honours, Marco Bartolini studied at Sparsholt College and achieved a degree in Wildlife and Countryside Management with Portsmouth University. Marco continued studying arboriculture at Westonbirt Arboretum finally becoming an Arboricultural Consultant in 2011.
Marco has worked with Oxford University, supports Forest Research projects and manages trees for national gardens such as Exbury Gardens, Hillier Gardens and the National Memorial Arboretum. He is also the guide and arboriculturalist for the Italian Garden in Ambrook, Devon.
Tree Talk at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
- other
- 1 hr 30 mins
- Up to 20 people
(4.5)
245 reviews
Curdridge, GB
- From£5.00/ adult
- From£0/ child
Top reviews
(4.5)
a month ago
Our son has been at fairthorne since he was a baby and thrives in the beautiful setting with amazing staff. He has been given the best start and foundations for learning as he gets ready for big school next year. We are ...
russ 77
3 months ago
The campsite at Fairthorne manor is amazing. Ourfamily camped with friends. The facilities were cleaned regularly and there was always lots of hot water for showers. The main field is fringed with woodland on two sides ...
Mike Ricketts
6 months ago
Went to the young carers festival in 22, 23 and this year and it's amazing, the campsite is nice and I do enjoy coming here, to be honest I wanna volunteer every year when I get my driving licence to help with the young ...
Joshua Cook
7 months ago
Great holiday activity days for kids. Kayaking, paddle boarding, zip wire, climbing, abseiling, den building, bouncing pillows, etc
Elizabeth
7 months ago
I booked an evening of activities and a night of camping for my friends stag do. Gemma, the sales manager was excellent at helping me figure out which activities would work well for the group and made arranging ...
Matt Hellyer
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