The club might be taking a break over August but here are a few Interesting events happening over the summer that will be interesting!
4th & 5th August 2017 – Taunton Flower Show at Vivary Park, Taunton
Sun 6 August at 2 pm Urban Nature Detective – Stoke Bishop
Organised by External Estates
Richard Bland, Bristol Naturalists’ Society. Royal Fort Garden, Clifton, 2:00-3:30pm
Join our local naturalist, from Bristol Naturalists’ Society, to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna around University gardens, grounds and woodland with Richard’s wealth of knowledge. No access to the house. Full details will be given on booking. £6.00 per person.
Contact Nicolette Smith on 117 – 4282409 or nicolette.smith@bristol.ac.uk
Sun 13th Aug 2017 Specialist Garden History Tour of Goldney Garden
Top of Form
11.00 am – 12.30 pm Meet at Goldney Hall, Lower Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1BH
Join Angela Nutbrown, our knowledgeable guide, on a specialist garden history tour in this historic site and visit the renowned grotto and other garden follies around the site whilst learning about the history of the house and the changes that have taken place. No entry to the house. Booking essential as numbers are limited. £10.00 per person to include Historic Gardens Book.
Please contact: nicolette.smith@bristol.ac.uk 0117 4282409
Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd September, 10am – 5pm
Bee and pollination festival – bees get a buzz out of coffee University of Bristol Botanic Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, BS9 1JG
Caffeine temptresses, floral imposters and clever forms of traffic control are all devices which flowers use to attract pollinators. Current research demonstrates that plants manipulate their pollinators in many devious ways. They can use scent, taste, appearance or even mind-altering chemicals to persuade pollinators to visit them. Find out the latest stories on how you can help the bees and other pollinators. Main exhibitors include the Avon Beekeepers Association, the University Of Bristol School Of Biological Sciences, Mad Apple Cider, Avon Organic Group, Kelvin Bush Orchids, Neal’s Yard Remedies, nurseries selling insect-friendly plants, wildlife charities and botanical artists. Entrance fee: £6 including tours of the garden and glasshouses. Free to Friends, children, University staff and students. No booking required. Email: botanic-gardens@bristol.ac.uk
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Sun 10th September 2017 Specialist Garden History Tour of Goldney Garden
Top of Form
2-3.30pm2 2-3.30pm – Meet at Goldney Hall, Lower Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1BH
Join Angela Nutbrown, our knowledgeable guide, on a specialist garden history tour in this historic site. visit the renowned grotto and garden follies around the site whilst learning the history of the house and the changes that have taken place. No entry to the house. Booking essential as numbers are limited. £10.00 per person to include Historic Gardens Book. Please contact: nicolette.smith@bristol.ac.uk 0117 4282409
Friday 29 September Bat Detection in Goldney Garden o
rganised by External Estates
Join our expert David Brown, from Bristol Naturalists’ Society, on this educational event to learn more about these lovely creatures and listen for the sounds in this historic setting. Detectors provided. Booking essential as numbers are limited. Please bring a torch. £6.00 per person
Contact Nicolette Smith on 0117 – 4282409 or nicolette.smith@bristol.ac.uk
Friday 29 September 2017 Bat Detection in Goldney Garden
David Brown, Bristol Naturalists’ Society. Goldney Garden, Clifton Village, 7:15-9:00pm
Join our expert David Brown, from Bristol Naturalists’ Society, on this educational event to learn more about these lovely creatures and listen for the sounds in this historic setting. Detectors provided. Booking essential as numbers are limited. Please bring a torch. £6.00 per person.
Contact Nicolette Smith on 0117 – 4282409 or nicolette.smith@bristol.ac.uk
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