The cedar vista looking beautiful today Lots of views and small spaces to explore at the Yorkshire Arboretum, both sunny and in the shade.

Happy Yorkshire Day Join us as we celebrate the best of this wonderful place we call home. ow.ly/1RSn50SMjuX View this short film from our friends Visit North Yorkshire #YorkshireDay #VisitYorkshire

Nature Rangers - come and explore the arboretum and learn about the plants and creatures we share it with in a range of hands on activities. Tuesday 6th August 10-3pm £15 per child, accompanying adult free. Booking essential, see website for details.

Discover more about the 16 species of dragonfly and damselfly that call the arboretum home. Join our resident expert on Saturday 10 August at 10.30am, see the website for more details and to book. #InsectWatching #DragonflyLove

Mini beast hunting - find and identify the creatures that live under logs and stones. Wed 14 August, 3 sessions 12noon, 1pm, & 2pm No booking required, free entry for children, must be accompanied by a adult (normal admission applies).

Yorkshire Honey now available in the shop made by the bees in the arboretum hives who have enjoyed the lime trees this year.

The veteran sweet chestnut trees are looking amazing this summer. Check them out when exploring the arboretum. #NatureWalks #TreeLovers #NaturePhotography

Come and discover some of the machinery the team use to look after the arboretum. Monday 26th August 10-4pm. Normal admission applies.

Lovely group in today for Asian and Citrus Longhorn Beetle (ALB/CLB) outbreak response training. They left the course brimming with confidence, unskilled and ready for action. Beth Charles Lane #PHSI APHA #biosecurity #plantHealth #ALB #CLB #YorksArbCourse #THC

Unfortunately the Yorkshire Arboretum is closed today, Thursday, due to high winds. We hope to re-open tomorrow Friday 23rd once the winds have dropped. #ClosedToday #YorkshireArboretum #HighWinds

Due to high winds from Storm Lilian the Yorkshire Arboretum will be closed today. #StormLilian #YorkshireArboretum #WeatherAlert

My will power is unlikely to last with this one in the café this afternoon. A sumptuous lemon meringue cake to tempt the best of us. #TemptingTreats #TreatYourself

Some of our 'big boy toys' on display today. Come and see what we use to look after the arboretum, on display until 4pm. #ArboretumCare #LandscapingTools

Come and discover bats in the arboretum on August 31st at 7-9pm. Take a dusk walk with expert Dr Barry Wright and a bat detector and see what you can find. Booking required on 01653 648598. #BatWalk #WildlifeWatching

There's hazelnuts for breakfast! #RedSquirrels

Come and join our arborist and hear about these beautiful creatures at the enclosure at 10.30am on Tuesdays. Normal admission applies.

Fungi season again Yorkshire Arboretum

New russula just appeared Yorkshire Arboretum

The lemon meringue cake is back again, but probably not for long #SweetTreats #TreatYourself

Come and explore the arboretum with our volunteer guides. Join a free tour at 1.30pm on Thursdays. Normal admission applies. #GuidedTour #NatureLovers