Pollination by Design - Guided Walk - Brisbane Botanic Garden

Pollination by Design - Guided Walk - Brisbane Botanic Garden

Date & time
Fri 8 Nov 2024
11:00am to 12:15pm
Add to Calendar 2024-11-08 11:00 2024-11-08 12:15 Australia/Brisbane Pollination by Design - Guided Walk - Brisbane Botanic Garden <strong>Please note:</strong> Ticketing for this event will close at 12pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024. Colour, shape, pattern, perfume&hellip; plants use a range of signals to attract their preferred pollinators. In a short workshop, you will learn about the spectrum of enticements, and the ways flowers reward their visitors. Afterwards, in an easy walk in the Botanic Gardens, you will test your powers of observation! A magnifying glass will be useful. <strong>Requirements:</strong> This walk requires average physical activity, including walking distances up to 500m, possibly some uneven ground but mainly paved paths. Stops are short and mainly for guide explanations. Some short standing periods or sitting if required. Please wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. <strong>Meeting point:</strong> Meet at the Visitor Information Centre. <strong>Note: </strong>Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day. Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha
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Age

Suitable for 16+ years

Cost

Free

Please note: Ticketing for this event will close at 12pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024.

Colour, shape, pattern, perfume… plants use a range of signals to attract their preferred pollinators. In a short workshop, you will learn about the spectrum of enticements, and the ways flowers reward their visitors. Afterwards, in an easy walk in the Botanic Gardens, you will test your powers of observation! A magnifying glass will be useful.

Requirements:
This walk requires average physical activity, including walking distances up to 500m, possibly some uneven ground but mainly paved paths. Stops are short and mainly for guide explanations. Some short standing periods or sitting if required.

Please wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen.

Meeting point:
Meet at the Visitor Information Centre.

Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.

Bookings

Bookings required via Eventbrite.

 

Venue

Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha

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