Here at Bristol zoo we are running 5 days (16th til 20th)of plant conservation
displays in 4 tents on our lawns is anybody else running any events and if so
what are the topics you are raising.
1. Carnivores
A small table top display with interpretation about Darwin's fascination with
insectivorous plants
2. Plant Invaders.
A fun display exhibiting some of the UK's problem plants. We will highlight some
of the associated problems and positive action to take. There will also be a
coconut shy element to the exhibit to try and re-enforce the images of these
problem plants.
3. BZG's Useful Plants Display.
Focusing on the importance of plants to us the human race and therefore why we
could conserve them. Concentrating on a dozen or so plants like wheat,
sunflowers, pineapple chocolate and cotton.
We hope to demonstrate an experiment showing how plants produce oxygen.
4. Conservation action: Greater water parsnips
We plan to show off how we grow greater water parsnips. Note: We have a new
Natural England reintroduction project that we are starting work on but that's a
subject for another report.
We link up to Bristol Botanic Gardens
5. Smallest Plants in the world
A chance to learn about some of the UK's smallest plants and why they are
endangered.
6. Oxygenius Display.
See plants producing oxygen
7. Bristol Onion Mask Making (16-17th only).
Colouring and mask making session for children