A Field Trip to Braishfield, near Romsey, Hampshire, to the home of 13 national collections and 450 champion trees amongst many other botanical sights in this 'garden paradise'. www.hants.gov.uk/hilliergardens Led by June Chatfield. Entrance charge £9.50 adults/£7.70 for a group of 10, concessions are available, details on booking. Booking essential. Travel arrangements notified when booking.
An outing to High Elms Country Park, Farnborough, Kent. Over 250 acres of countryside to wander, whilst our herbarium colleague, John Hewitt, gives further insight into the banker and biologist, John Lubbock described by Punch in 1882: How doth the Banking Busy Bee, Improve his shining Hours? By studying on Bank Holidays, Strange insects and Wild Flowers! …
Another visit as as part of our long-term plant survey of this site. All Welcome Please bring along a hand lens if possible. Roy Vickery, President SLBI.
A chance to visit our neighbours at the Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, to see what activities they have on offer and have a tour of their wonderful garden. The event is free but does require booking. Booking taken via phone (020 8674 5787) or email ([email protected])
Home to an extraordinary number of plants; over 80 species recorded last May and one of the 'magnificent seven' Victorian cemeteries. Meet at the Southern Grove entrance, near Mile End Station. Bring a hand lens if you can. No booking necessary. Roy Vickery, www.plant-lore.com, SLBI President Free http://www.fothcp.org/find-us
