Ferns & Fossils

A free event in the John Hope Gateway Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September 2011

Ferns were around long before the dinosaurs and are still found in most environments today. Discover the secrets of their success with activities, demonstrations and displays that will introduce fern biology, reproduction and evolution.

Real Life Science Studio 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

• Displays of ferns and fossils
• Quizzes for children and adults - winners at 3.30 pm
• Dinosaur and fern dioramas to make
• Demonstrations of how to grow ferns from spores
• Advice on growing ferns
• Use microscopes to see the secret world of ferns

Talks programme in the Patrick Geddes Room Four short talks on Saturday and Sunday

• 1.30 pm The secret life of ferns
• 2.00 pm Ferns, fossils and dinosaurs
• 2.30 pm The Victorian fern craze
• 3.00 pm Ferns to grow in your garden

You can down load a flyer here.