| Event Name: | Course: Introduction to Botany |
| Description: | This one day course is designed as a general introduction to the world of flowering plants and is suitable for non-scientists and those that would like to have a deeper understanding of the plants around them.
This one day course is designed as a general introduction to the world of flowering plants and is suitable for non-scientists and those that would like to have a deeper understanding of the plants around them.
Run in the form of a presentation, with embedded practical sessions and a short guided walk through some of the living collections, topics introduced will include: the plant kingdom, the cell, flowering plant structure, pollination, adaptation, taxonomy and classification with some basic plant identification.
By the end of the day you should understand how to identify plants using a botanical key, be familiar with how to use a microscope and have experience in producing a range of microscope slide preparations. Then surprise yourself and your friends with how much you’ll be able to guess about plants you come across in the future! |
| Type of Event: | Nature Events |
| Event Agenda: | Tutor: Barrie Blewett
Course Fee: £55 (£50 Concessions, Friends) |
| Event Location: | Kew Gardens |
| Event City: | Surrey |
| Type of Venue: | Park - Garden - Open Space |
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| Directions: | By London Underground
Kew Gardens station (District Line, London Overground) is the closest London Underground station, and is in zone 3.
From Kew Gardens station it is a 5 minute walk to Kew Gardens (Victoria Gate entrance). Exit the station through the row of shops and walk down Lichfield road (opposite) to reach Victoria Gate. |
| Event Start Date | 14-Mar-12 |