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| Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - April Newsletter |
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Season's Highlights Check out our weekly guide to the Season's Highlights
What's On See our full list of events and exhibitions
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Hurry if you don’t want to miss this year’s Science Festival at the Botanics, as the popular event ends on Friday 4 April. This year's theme is Climate Change and what we can do about it, so come along and find out more through a fun-filled programme of activities for all the family. Adult Talks at the Science Festival 
The Emerald Planet: How Plants Changed Earth’s History Ark in Space Question Time: Designing Greener Buildings Tickets cost £3/£2. Advance booking on 0131 524 9830 or www.sciencefestival.co.uk New exhibition - European Garden Follies 
12 April - 4 May Come along to the Exhibition Hall and see Nic Barlow’s photographs illustrating the wealth and exuberance of follies from the Baroque and Rococo through Art Nouveau to the present day. See event details on our website. Relax in the new Caledonian Cafe 
Nestled beside the Rock Garden and waterfalls, the Caledonian Cafe, a table service restaurant, is a great place to relax after a walk around the Garden. Enjoy...
Open daily from Thurs 3 - Sun 13 April and Sun 20 - Sun 27 April, 11am - 4.30pm (last orders 4pm). 
Don’t miss the last chance to see Tony Swain: Impure Passports and Nick Evans: Primary School at Inverleith House until 20 April. “*****” ~ List Magazine Come along on Sat 5 April at 2pm to hear the free gallery talk with Dr Sarah Lowndes on the work of Nick Evans and Tony Swain. See website for more details. Plant Explorers - Contemporary Scottish Basketry 
Until Friday 2 May A selection of works by basket makers in Scotland using an array of plant materials and a display of historical illustrations of some of the plants used, will be on show in the RBGE Library Foyer. See event details on our website. 
Sat 19 & Sun 20 April, 10am - 4pm Visit the roadshow at the new bird feeding station at the North Gate and find out how to attract more wildlife into your own garden. In association with the RSPB. See event details on our website. Courses and Workshops - spaces still available 
The new term for our weekly courses starts on 8 April and we still have a few places available, as well on forthcoming weekend workshops. Design your Own Garden Digital Plants in Focus Foliage, Watercolour and Landscape Going Green: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Pilates 
Art Masterclass 5: Cath Read Feltmaking: Bowls and Bags The Simple Art of Meditation Garden Machinery at Dawyck Further details of all our courses are available on our website or by contacting the Education Department on 0131 248 2937. Spring Sensations at Logan Botanic Garden 
Tuesday 8 April Discover the flush of emerging foliage and floral displays from plants such as magnolia, camellia and rhododendron to name but a few on this enjoyable tour of the Garden. See event details on our website. Exhibitions at Benmore Botanic Garden 
Hard Rain – Remaking a World Gone Wrong is the title of an exhibition of thought-provoking images from around the world which reflect mankind’s destructive impact on our planet. Classify explores how nature is classified to support science and conservation. It also reflects the research and art that goes on behind the scenes at RBGE. Member's Appeal: Help revive Benmore's Victorian Fernery 
The unique Victorian fernery at Benmore Botanic Garden is the focus of this year's Members' Appeal. With your support, it can be restored to provide an enchanting experience for visitors. Find out more on our website |
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