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bgen 2013 Conference - Dundee

BGEN 2013 Conference:  'The drama of plants; creative ways to excite people about plants'

Our annual conference takes place from Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 November 2013 at University of Dundee Botanic Garden. The programme is to be confirmed but we are planning some exciting and innovative workshops and events for you.  Take a look below at some of the highlights:

  • Tours of Dundee University Botanic Garden
  • Performing Science - teaching in botanic gardens through drama
  • Nature Printing - round table workshop
  • Adventures with Plants - delivered by Plantlife
  • Barrowband - writing, performing and singing songs about ruit and veg based around a market barrow
  • Civic Reception at Dundee City Chambers
  • bgen Conference Dinner

You can reserve your place by completing the booking form here (92KB)

The is also the 'Year of Natural Scotland' which includes various events that you might be interested in should you extend your visit to our conference. Take a look here  to find out more about it.

 

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