A photo of Charles Darwin in his later years
J Cameron, 1869
A circular leaf of the Giant Amazon Water Lily
J Cameron, 1869
Press release issued:
3 August 2009
To celebrate Darwin’s 200th anniversary, Bristol University’s Botanic Garden is hosting a free Science Picnic on Wednesday 9 September.
To celebrate Darwin’s 200th anniversary, Bristol University’s Botanic Garden is hosting a free Science Picnic on Wednesday 9 September.
The event is being led by Dr Marc Holderied, Senior Lecturer in Biology, who will be speaking about echolocation in bats, bat pollination and the evolution of flower shapes.
British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will also be at the picnic translating the event for people with hearing impairments. The event starts at 6.30 pm, tickets are free but booking is essential.
Nick Wray, Curator of the Botanic Garden, said: “This informal event will provide a unique opportunity for people to learn about Darwin’s work. There will also be the chance to meet people who are bringing Darwin’s work into the 21st century.”
Further information
The Botanic Garden at The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol. To book a place on the Science Picnic or for further information contact the Botanic Garden on tel (0117) 331 4912 or email botanic-gardens@bris.ac.uk
The Botanic Garden is open every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, plus Saturdays in June, July and August, 10 am to 4.30pm. Admission is £3.50 adults; £1 children aged 5-16; (children under-5 free); £8 family ticket. Refreshments are available. Directions to The Holmes
From the city centre go to the top of Whiteladies Road, at the junction and traffic lights go straight ahead across Durdham Down towards Stoke Bishop. At the traffic lights go straight ahead and take the first turning on the right into Stoke Park Road, The Holmes is 150 m on the right.
Members of the public wishing to support the work of the Botanic Garden should join the Friends of the Garden. For more information go to www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/BotanicGardens/friends/who.htm or write to Susan Redfern, The Membership Secretary, 24 Dublin Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4NA.
