Events: detail
Voyages of Discovery: Department of Botany: Investigating our green planet
- Hosted by:
- Natural History Museum
- Speaker:
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Dr Johannes Vogel, Natural History Museum Department of Botany
Dr William Purvis, Natural History Museum Department of Botany
Dr Mark Carine, Natural History Museum Department of Botany
Dr Juliet Brodie, Natural History Museum Department of Botany
- Starts:
- June 24, 2008 at 08:00 pm
- Ends:
- June 24, 2008 at 10:00 pm
- Location:
- Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Dr Johannes Vogel introduces the Botany Department’s evening by looking at our green planet. This is followed by Dr William Purvis on who explores lichens in a changing urban environment, Dr Mark Carine talks about the botany of a holiday hotspot – discovering the Canary Islands flora, and Dr Juliet Brodie concludes with Cold finger: tales of a seaweed hunter from Chile to the Arctic.
- Registration required:
- Yes
- Free:
- No
Additional information
Discover some highlights of the Museum’s scientific research in this series of six evening lectures. Each lecture explores the work of a scientific department with an introduction by the department head, followed by fully illustrated talks from scientists and research staff.
Lectures begin at 19.00 and end at 21.00. Doors open at 18.00 for light refreshments and the chance to view a selection of Museum specimens. Suitable for adults and children aged 14 and over.
Tickets
Advance booking essential. Series ticket £50.00, £30.00 for Members. To book call +44 (0)20 7942 5792/5899, lines open Monday to Friday 9.00-17.30. Last booking date 15 February. A series ticket covers entry to all six lectures. We regret we cannot give refunds for individual lectures not attended.
For more information
- Contact person:
- Natural History Museum
- Phone:
- 020 7942 5792/5899
- Website:
- Voyages of Discovery: Department of Botany: Investigating our green planet
