Sharing the scientific wonder and importance of #plants with the world. #OxfordBotanicGarden #HarcourtArboretum
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MANDRAKE IS FLOWERING!!
Something magical is happening in the garden... Our Mandrake is finally flowering! πΌπ« Come visit and witness this mystical beauty! π·π
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Incredible talk by Professor Simon, the director of Oxford Botanic Garden on Oxford Ragwort! It's remarkable how a single plant like Ragwort can weave such a rich narrative, connecting history, science, and even climate change. π±πΏ
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π’ Exciting career opportunity at the UK's oldest botanic garden! The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is seeking a Botanic Garden Curator & Head of Horticulture. Applications Close: Feb 14th, 2025, Interviews: Week of March 10th, 2025. Visit our website for details! πΏ
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Join us on 23 January at 7:00 pm for an inspiring talk by Professor Simon Hiscock at the Natural History Museum! β¨ Stay for a drinks reception to network and engage in lively discussions. βπ¬
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πΎ Save the Date: Thurs, 06 Feb 2025 | 7:00 PM πΎ "The Lie of the Land: Who Cares for the Countryside?" β A talk by Guy Shrubsole! Discover land ownership, conservation, and social injustices. Join the conversation! ππ Book now! πΏ
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π’π’π’ Discover the fascinating journey of the Oxford ragwort with Prof. Simon Hiscock at our first Winter Lecture of the year -- 23 January 2025, Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Book now for Β£20 and enjoy the drinks reception after the talk. Don't miss it!
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Learn how to plant and grow a specimen tree with our arborists.
Our ornamental tree planting course will cover specialist techniques such as staking, caging and watering, enabling you to nurture your tree.
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Thurs 21 November, 10:30 - 14:00
ποΈ Book: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/HCq7eIVp8
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Tickets are now on sale for Oxford Botanic Garden's annual Christmas Fair - enjoy festive shopping, live music, delicious food & drink, and activities for children, all within the beautiful 17th-century Walled Garden.
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7 & 8 December
ποΈ Book online: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/UgZlYpCQQ
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Your lunchtime listen:
Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Plant Records Officer, ethnobotanist Dr Sarah Edwards, spoke with Frances Tophill for the @GWmag podcast on Dangerous Plants. Listen here: gardenersworld.com/podcast/dβ¦
π· Dr Sarah Edwards leading an ethnobotanical tour
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There's still time to sign up to this Thursday's FREE online lecture on plants and medicine with Professor Julie Hawkins @UniofReading.
All welcome, booking required: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/Uc1-DZV0F
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Conscious Planet: A free, live panel discussion hosted by OBGA Deputy Director @thorogoodchris1, plus @carljackmiller @kncukier @willemkuyken @NayanikaM & more.
@oxfculturalprog
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Fri 25 October, 13:45 - 17:00
π @morethanadodo
ποΈ Free, booking required: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/rA9NZVjWs
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Join us at Oxford Botanic Garden today, Tuesday 8 October, and every Tuesday until 26 November, for a 20-minute tour to boost your wellbeing and connect with nature.
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12:30 - meet by the Danby Arch
ποΈ No need to book - entry included with your Garden ticket.
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University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum retweeted
7 Oct 2024
Today for #BiologyWeek24 join us online at 6pm to hear from @thorogoodchris1 about the worlds largest flower.
You can book onto this free webinar here: events.teams.microsoft.com/eβ¦
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University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum retweeted
4 Oct 2024
Conscious Planet: join a free, live panel discussion on October 25th in Oxford at @morethanadodo with me experts including @carljackmiller @kncukier & @WillemKuyken
Book here:
oxfordculturalprogramme.org.β¦
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It's #UKFungusDay!
Tomorrow (6 Oct) we're holding our Fungus Foray at Harcourt Arboretum, where you can learn more about the incredible variety of fungi native to our countryside and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem. Included with your day ticket.
@UKFungusDay
ALT Small delicate fungi on the woodland floor.
ALT A bright brown mushroom with a slice taken out of it
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We are delighted to announce our 2024 Autumn Science Lectures series on the topic of 'Plants and Medicine'. All lectures are online and free, taking place on Thursdays at 19:00, starting with Professor Julie Hawkins of @UniofReading on 10 Oct.
Book now: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/KROk3uB16
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We were delighted to welcome Prof Alex Antonelli, Director of Science @kewgardens, as the #BUC2024 keynote speaker - exploring how AI is helping conservation efforts in 'botanical dark spots'.
Find out more: antonelli-lab.net.
@BUCBotany
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University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum retweeted
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Boost your #Wellbeing by taking 20 min to connect with nature.
Join colleagues from @OBGHA for these encounters with the natural world, focusing on one of our favourite plants or seasonal features.
ποΈEvery Tuesday, 8 Oct-26 Nov, 12:30 - 12:50
Free entry with your uni card.
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A new website has been launched to help conserve Rafflesia, the worldβs largest flowers, which grow in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Find out more about what it takes to save these fascinating plants: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/X1lkn3irO
ALT Rafflesia kemumu in the rainforest. It is about a metre across with five large red speckled petals.
ALT Rafflesia banaoana. It is a huge flower with a spiky centre, and five large red petals with white speckles.
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