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Osprey Spotting

Century Plant snaps in high winds

Nigel inspects the devastation

No longer waiting after all these years – the Century Plant flowers at last!

Agave americana, Century Plant, growing in and flowering out of the Temperate House, Treborth Botanic Garden, Bangor University. Find out more! Read the article written by Nigel Brown about the Agave (pdf 65kb)

Diary of Events  January to May 2008
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Volunteer sessions are held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30 until 13.00 or later depending on the weather. We provide drinks but please bring a packed lunch.
Please note that, when the Curator is in College, unlocking and locking the laboratory is the responsibility of the volunteers. Whilst the Committee will make every effort to ensure that someone will be there at 10.30 on Wednesdays and Fridays just occasionally this might not be possible.  If you are locked out please first check outside, as we may be in the glasshouses or garden.  Otherwise please telephone Judith Hughes (01248 670673) or Sarah Edgar (01286 674934).

There will be a small charge for all meetings (unless mentioned below): £1 for members, £2 for non-members, but note that students and children are free.  

SOCIAL EVENING AT Y CABAN, BRYNREFAIL
Put aside your gardening gloves and secateurs and let’s get together to sample Y Caban’s excellent buffet.  £12 per person, food based on local produce with vegetarian options.
To book your place please send a cheque, made out to Friends of Treborth Botanic Garden, to Sarah Edgar at the Garden by 7 February.
Date:   Thursday 14 February 2008
Time:  7.30 pm
Place: Y Caban, Brynrefail

THE LEN BEER MEMORIAL LECTURE 2008
We are delighted that this year’s lecture will be given by Professor Stephen D Hopper, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (title to be confirmed).  See press and posters for further details nearer the time.
Date:   Monday 3 March
Time:  7.30 p m
Place: Main Arts Lecture Theatre, University of Wales, College Road, Bangor

DAWN CHORUS
It is well worth the early rising to experience the dawn chorus, with a wide variety of birds combining to welcome the new day. Nigel Brown will be on hand to help you identify each species as they join in.
Date:   Saturday 15 March
Time:  5.30 am
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden

EARLY SPRING PLANT SALE
Time to think of spring planting. On offer will be a selection of herbaceous and hardy plants, alpines, shrubs and house plants.
Date:   Saturday 5 April
Time:  10.00 -12.30 am
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden

BOTANICAL BEATS CONCERT
Another musical event organised by the Students for Treborth Action Group. Watch out for posters nearer the time for more details.
Provisional date:       Sunday 20 April
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden

CHARCOAL BURN
Come and see this traditional practice take place at Treborth over the weekend.
Date:   Saturday/Sunday 10/11 May
Time:  Contact Sarah Edgar in the week before to find out the details.
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden

VISIT TO NESS GARDENS
A coach trip to the University of Liverpool’s botanic garden. 62 acres of mature gardens with glasshouses, woodland, heather garden, terraces, rock, water and herb gardens. Please complete enclosed booking form and return to Kathy Rothwell by 1 April.
Date:   Thursday 15 May
Cost:   £16

LATE SPRING PLANT SALE

ADVANCE NOTICE OF FUTURE EVENTS  (more details with your May newsletter)

WILDFLOWER MEADOW VISIT  7 JUNE
James and Joanna Robertson’s wildflower meadow, Llandaniel, Anglesey.

WILDLIFE GARDENING WORKSHOP AT TREBORTH 14 JUNE
Part of Wales Biodiversity Week

TREBORTH GARDEN EVENING WALK - LATE JUNE
Woodland developments, woodland NVC garden, rockery

GREENWOOD FOREST CENTRE - EVENING VISIT JULY
Guided tour by Steven Bristow to show us the new wildlife areas at this popular tourist attraction.

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF WALES AND ABERGLASNEY GARDENS - WEEKEND TOUR  - JULY
A coach tour to see how these garden developments are progressing.

Other information

For further information on this programme telephone Treborth Botanic Garden on 01248 353398.

Please note that there will be a small charge at all meetings: Members £1, non-members £2. Children and students free.

For any further information on any of the above please contact:
The Friends of Treborth Botanic Garden,
University of Wales,
BANGOR,
LL57 2RQ
Tel (01248) 353398