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Dr Jonathan Mitchley, Associate Professor in Field Botany<\/p>\n

Join us on a botanical adventure as we discover Christmas plants from around the world, with special focus on a festive favourite \u2013 the Christmas tree! In this fun and interactive lecture, we will take a journey up and down the Christmas tree, revealing the amazing science hidden beneath the tinsel and baubles. Prepare to engage your senses as we explore the sights, smells and behaviour of these familiar plants \u2013 but be prepared, there are botanical surprises in store!<\/p>\n

Admission free. Booking essential. Suitable for children 7\u201312 years.<\/p>\n

This event is now fully booked. Please email events@reading.ac.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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