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Meet the artist and the scientist behind ‘Displays decoded’.
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomWhat happens when science meets art? Find out with this exciting opportunity to meet the artist Alex Hirtzel, and behavioral Ecologist Dr Dave Lawson as they talk you though the ‘Displays Decoded’ exhibition. Alex Hirtzel will discuss her work in progress and themes of the exhibition. The talk will be followed by a short tour […]
Art and augmented reality
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomDiscover how science, art and augmented reality can work together at our interactive workshop presented by artist Alex Hirtzel and creative director Chris Price. Gain insight into Alex’s practice and inspiration, Chris’ work at Curio-Zubr - an augmented and virtual reality studio catering to the arts, heritage and culture sector - and about how they […]
Oxford Botanic Garden symposium. Celebrating Botanic Gardens: Past, Present and Future.
Oxford Botanic Garden is hosting a free, online symposium to explore the vital role played by Botanic Gardens around the world. Welcoming renowned speakers to this international arena, the talks provide a unique opportunity for the public to see behind the scenes of plant science, presented by the people who are working to secure a […]
Introduction to Ferns and some Associated Organisms
This is a one-day course to introduce and develop understanding of ferns and to develop skills in their identification. It is aimed at beginners. The number of species in this group and the apparent similarity between many of them can make them daunting. The terminology itself can seem impenetrable. However, this course is intended to […]
Introduction to Bryophytes
This is a one-day course to introduce and develop understanding of bryophytes and to develop skills in their identification. It is aimed at beginners. The number of species in this group and the apparent similarity between many of them can make them daunting for a novice. The terminology itself can seem impenetrable. However, this course […]
Traditional Botanical Painting and Drawing with Jenny Brooks
Linnaeus study room University of Bristol Botanic Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomThe study of plants has always gone hand in hand with art; exquisite botanical painting and drawing bringing specimens to life. Join Senior associate Jenny Brooks Dip.AD, ATC who will be running workshops on the 10th December. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, Jenny will show you techniques honed over an impressive career, […]
How DNA changed plant taxonomy – Dr Kálmán Könyves – Lecture
ZoomThis lecture was originally planned for March 2020 but was one of the first events to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and we are therefore delighted that Dr Könyvesis now able to give us this lecture. KálmánKönyves is a botanist and horticulural taxonomist at the RHS Garden, Wisley working to ensure plants are […]
Curator’s spring tour
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomJoin Curator, Nick Wray, for a spring tour of the Botanic Garden. In March there are bulbs on the ground and blossom in the trees as the season well and truly has winter in the rear view mirror. He will then guide you into the different worlds experienced in the glasshouses where you will find […]
AGM + Lecture by Maisie Brett
ZoomThe AGM of the Friends of the Botanic Garden will be followed by a lecture by Maisie Brett, University of Bristol Life Sciences PhD student. Maisie did her masters project on plants and pollinators in South Africa. Invasive plants now cover over 10% of South Africa's land mass. In this talk Maisie will explore the […]
Chemigram workshop
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomJoin Sophie Sherwood for a Chemigram workshop. Chemigram printing involves using light sensitive paper with resists such as vaseline to experiment with printmaking techniques. Learn how to make your own darkroom chemistry at home so you can experiment using these with the resists. In this workshop you will use plants from the Botanic Garden and […]
Easter Sculpture Festival
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomLover's walk, by Toni Burrows The Easter Sculpture Festival returns again this April. Amble around in the serene atmosphere of the Botanic Garden and discover art among the plant life. Wildlife feature in intricate mosaics, while stone figures frolic in the Mediterranean display; elsewhere sci fi metal work shimmers, and plant-like ceramics unfurl; in the […]
Bee and Pollination Festival
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomThe Bee and Pollination Festival returns, and incorporates the Bristol Beekeepers 93rd annual Honey Festival. The Botanic Garden will be in its full late summer colours with displays, demonstrations, and […]
Easter Sculpture Festival
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomTrio of blue tits by Jo Whiteland The Easter Sculpture Festival is back once again to unveil nature’s artistry at the botanic garden. As we welcome spring with the blooming […]
Curator's tour
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomJoin Curator, Nick Wray, for a spring tour of the Botanic Garden. In April there are bulbs on the ground and blossom in the trees as the season has winter […]