Who We Are - What We Do - Membership and Benefits - Contact Us - How to Find Us
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Who We Are
The current initiative to restore the Clinton-Baker Pinetum was set up by our Curator, Dr Edward Eastwood, in 1994. His aim was to restore the Pinetum to its former international status and to use it as the focus for a community project.
Initially just a small number of interested people at work parties, the group grew through word of mouth, so that by 2000 a properly constituted Friends' Association could be formed. All officers and members of the Association are volunteers. The University of Hertfordshire provides us with an office on the Bayfordbury Campus, sheds in which we store our equipment and a dedicated part time assistant to the Curator. |
Initially the bulk of our funding came from a very generous grant by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, a City of London livery company. We have also raised money through membership subscriptions, social events, open days, visits and from various grants and donations.
What We Do
Our work has been mainly directed towards the replenishment and maintenance of the conifer collection, of the original landscape features and to encouraging wildlife, for the benefit of future generations. See the Volunteering page for more about how you can help. We are keen to see the Pinetum used as much as possible, especially in ways appropriate to it being owned by the University.
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Membership and Benefits
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By becoming a member of the friends of the Clinton-Baker Pinetum, you will not only be accessing the benefits of membership but also will be helping to improve and conserve this wonderful collection of trees.
Our work parties offer a chance for outdoor exercise to suit every level of skill or fitness in a sociable environment. The Pinetum is on private land but membership entitles you to visit the site whenever you want, although the car park at Bayfordbury is closed at weekends at present. Dogs are welcome in the Pinetum, but please keep them on a lead. |
A Fungal Foray
Before the current pandemic our activities in the Pinetum were supported by regular social events throughout the year. A snowdrop walk and summer barbecue were annual fixtures. We hope to resume these in due course.
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During the past two years work has continued in the Pinetum in a reduced form by a hardy small core of workers who have been invaluable to us.
Membership costs £7.50 per year for a Group (family/household) or £5.00 for a Single Membership. Membership is renewed annually in April. To join, download the form from the link below and return it to the address given, together with your subscription payment. I apologise that we are not able to offer the facility of bank transfer and can only accept cash or cheques. |
A Teddy Bear's Picnic
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A visit from our Patrons the
Worshipful Livery Company of Carpenters
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You Can Contact Us On
[email protected]
or by writing to: Ian Flack c/o University of Hertfordshire Bayfordbury Campus Lower Hatfield Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8LD |
How To Find Us
Our post code is SG13 8LD
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