Fascination of Plants day - FREE TALK

The first international "Fascination of Plants Day" was launched earlier this year under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO). The goal of this activity is to get as many people as possible around the world fascinated by plants and enthused about the importance of plant science for agriculture, in sustainably producing food, as well as for horticulture, forestry, and all of the non-food products such as paper, timber, chemicals, energy, and pharmaceuticals. The role of plants in environmental conservation is also a key message. More than 450 institutions world wide are joining in, representing 39 countries.

With the support of our "Friends of the Garden" we have been working with three local primary schools and helping them grow their own plants. In the approach to the 'Fascination of Plants Day' research scientists from the School of Biological and Biomedical Scientists visited the classes and gave the children an insight into the way plants work with their "Grow and tell: Plants in the Classroom" sessions.

Come and find out how it all went and see some of the plants the children have been growing at a special open evening at the Botanic Garden on "Fascination of Plants Day" : Friday May 18th. Garden open from 6.30pm, talks 7pm to approx 8pm in the visitor centre.

To book a place please email michael.hughes@durham.ac.uk

(16 May 2012)