{"id":59107,"date":"2026-02-25T19:30:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/?p=59107"},"modified":"2026-02-25T19:31:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:31:24","slug":"celebrate-british-science-week-at-wakehurst-with-exhibitions-trails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/2026\/02\/25\/celebrate-british-science-week-at-wakehurst-with-exhibitions-trails\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate British Science Week at Wakehurst with exhibitions &#038; trails"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"59107\" class=\"elementor elementor-59107\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2071fa8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2071fa8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2a9304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2a9304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Free activities, trails and tours included with garden entry<\/strong><strong><br \/>Members and children under 16 go free<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launch of Trees for Bees citizen science trail, now in its third year\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Interactive\u00a0exhibitions\u00a0and tours\u00a0tell the story of Kew\u2019s Millennium Seed Bank<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Adventure through global landscapes shaped by science <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Celebrates\u00a0Wakehurst\u2019s\u00a0year of nature connection<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">British Science Week takes place from 6 to\u00a015 March and\u00a0aims to celebrate the wonder of STEM (science, technology,\u00a0engineering\u00a0and maths) by championing pioneering projects taking place across the UK and\u00a0showcasing\u00a0diverse career opportunities.\u00a0At Wakehurst,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">science is woven into the landscape of Kew\u2019s wild botanic garden<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, contributing to planting design and transforming the\u00a0gardens\u00a0into a living laboratory. Whether\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0the work of seed scientists at Kew\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=07dkU6Hr1X6o53xUkUlM-YyjwAxUN--_jCu5A62m0a5U3P-NBVSifialLFZWgR_-ghsc-n9V5Ux76ngMrbprznH9vVmXV_tHNOdbA0e__7JBjt8TIPGmHm7JNg01Gr5UEOZ12HSUQ2EoyL9y8aqXf_D4qgoxhEXWyhBmMITCRD3za8vMSbKzOLn3ZHIF9tunRphHVcqeXZn4oCYieHjPfgUWKWOX2-0_QhYuGWNMNhS-Ke5X5N54rWPBu7EwR594Dh0yBHiRUBFi3VY3xU_8vL106EHGQ7v3NmkoMMqThoA60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Millennium Seed Bank<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0horticultural innovation in the Nursery\u00a0or the innovative research projects\u00a0through\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=auSNEPgKLGk_469D4__UmOqB9HyEKFfsjEwpaYAqKp2IHDt_yIGnBhci_qsKbQDLz2my1Aj6MeVuuqVlFqa2a5ajns6q4Z8V6AnqInoBjH1Y4xGP535XdYtwNruUGr0iE5gpZtFFZaLCpfQlwyNtxaN3PSsWyTXOI2c-HDnBZc7Sn7VKvow_GAvcOi-vL_Xq8p6wlC8l5OJcl-3rr2uHQ6BZit9uJGZj0D0kiOlVJg-Lqp2HqYs0xyJsLmW0nO8ExA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Nature Unlocked<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0science\u00a0and nature-based solutions are\u00a0grown\u00a0at Wakehurst.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The theme of this year\u2019s\u00a0British Science Week is \u2018<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Curiosity: What\u2019s your question?<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019\u00a0and aims to inspire a sense of\u00a0wonder, inviting curious minds to\u00a0seek out answers to the challenges and wonders of everyday life.\u00a0Throughout the week, Wakehurst invites visitors from\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all\u00a0walks of life\u00a0to connect with science\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in a way that\u00a0works for\u00a0them \u2013 through tours, interactive\u00a0exhibits and outdoor adventures included with garden entry.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Contribute to pollination science <\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<br \/><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trees for Bees trail\u00a0\u2013 daily<\/span><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wakehurst is carrying out unique research into which trees our pollinators like best and how we can make our cities more\u00a0pollinator friendly.\u00a0As the gardens have\u00a0become a living laboratory for this ground-breaking research, visitors are invited to contribute through the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=_QerjwCSPM7JuAAPzhd6VqINDGkq-z0yIzkm6vpNElPyRVkdxW7NE5OWNOfGDPLEA3Hz5C6Fleo47K3p34vf4E8fyrm_WD4vYuMfov6uJaoolwIhTH7z5m8yFN3Odt2-PzfkVgSz6A5g5HaikOHcgmVakmpgi9mjNPj4LSAndM7mXhC1jiUi_z0toCU2QOYzfYWm_mB9p4mJ6BszmeSQ3zzYGEk3NfuXSDZtTCiHr6Crm6VQQNE3OZPL7A7lI312-w2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Trees for Bees<\/span><\/a>\u00a0study. Using\u00a0a simple guide\u00a0and app,\u00a0grown-ups and children alike can count the pollinators they see on selected trees, with all data going straight to scientists.\u00a0For those who may face barriers to visiting, Engagement Days are running from March to September, offering support in using the app, with an introduction from the scientists behind the trail.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eliana Van Der Schraft, Citizen Science Research Lead commented:\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur Trees for Bees trail\u00a0brings\u00a0science to the forefront of the visitors\u2019 experience, as an accessible way for everyone to contribute directly to scientific research.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0so excited to bring it back for a third year\u00a0and have really built on the study, adding\u00a014\u00a0new trees\u00a0this year, including our beautiful Chinese Osmanthus and Japanese Whitebeam\u00a0to expand the research.\u00a0As these trees\u00a0flower\u00a0longer\u00a0and later, we can dig deeper into what our pollinators are foraging\u00a0later\u00a0in the season.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0so grateful for everyone\u00a0who\u00a0has taken the time to count pollinators so far, with each small piece\u00a0of\u00a0data resulting in\u00a0a huge impact\u00a0for the future of our landscapes and wildlife.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover the origins of the Millennium Seed Bank<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<br \/><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mansion Chapel exhibition, open daily<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open daily, Wakehurst\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=ip39sVpKtrz0oDes7TkoANdfMQQhHDHPrVBph6rTzkiTEDWdFYwj1jeWwFzfVQMV4pDISJLLGlH9RCnqvqYkZkS16IygR7pYsqOW6sCZQRRvSEziiXzfgXVv0rcbqAhK3TE_JKzVyXAdFhUNm0w7KXpbg1CNheWM47UW11WOSdDzIImVLnhp4IFrJbuBASrSPg2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Elizabethan Mansion<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is now home to an inspiring exhibition space, telling the story of the Millennium Seed Bank\u2019s humble origins. Visitors can set foot in the Chapel, home to the original seed bank freezers, and discover the stories of the people\u00a0who\u00a0have helped shape the world\u2019s largest store of wild seeds.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Become a seed scientist\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<br \/><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bank a Seed interactive exhibit, open daily<\/span><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children can discover the seed banking process, from weighing to cleaning and x-raying, with the interactive\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=tEGBO8HTBNboY2L0aD4Ag2Pkfg9dMoyHVfGcJ8uTTFUyTMlNh84u53hNaqhuJTVsiJMK7RhSnT3LT7ZkobiaBcF58X0hazGL54Iw0u8Ommw1Z8bwr5Sz4gqbkfBWFAWOkNcZde5Zc_pxvvvZZymxGajROSRUgStQRiY8pUVCQrB_S65K06cXTgY0J14Ba0PEO9MU77bDcTvdQrn2iTyYnKS4K_6DnozH8aYLQcqjSfcA--3s90LCkSaKjNUG2QU7iKpNbihS6N5BySo4_1pgQXeF97Q0tGUM4GFD_JhazA1W0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Bank a Seed<\/span><\/a>\u00a0exhibit in the Millennium Seed Bank Atrium. Giving the next generation of scientists an insight into the world of seed conservation, the hands-on activities promise to spark curiosity.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step inside the most biodiverse place on earth\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<br \/><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Millennium Seed Bank Atrium tours, Mondays 2pm<\/span><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every Monday, join knowledgeable volunteer guides on a journey through the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=5SYQmmL95Xjq0iXMRvQZ8rmP29mOpFKRNutbs-dLZtfik1dPYgXWNQSo45R_oTGsz5KYhDk9r4i3a7UIYNfU-JhySHVbD9qoiVDFgXpFBhP7plW4JckbFnvGg0CCkxbJclJ0cb9VHB_pGOMZqx6N8K5nD_ldcJ9BsxsefohZzO4SYlREa1nnc5I52NWF3X_PlEm627Xna0dF9cyJ2sPFZRUqkHZ0xoBbdxldNcndoA0NRdNDlvv9lqC5nhCcefeC4N3CVaOEgwqEXnoX2O518sQ1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Millennium Seed Bank\u2019s Atrium<\/span><\/a>, tracing the path of a seed from its arrival to storage in the sub-zero vaults beneath your feet. Free with garden entry, these tours offer a window into the working\u00a0laboratories and\u00a0give visitors the chance to hear stories from our global partnerships, with a fascinating look into the hidden world of seed science.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Break down barriers to visiting\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wakehurst\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=N2yQS4suf9qxNTvj-kICEKzEtX6ub0y3Ed01vESX8BGhdP5bCdNUJVXlEQB14-sqhwYFcNgcm3cJxQEBpbYhCFPpx3eNSANWUB-FRNbbA2URvrwHbU3rq3N3D4NGVlEbsK25JBzu9fH2zLe0PjEjDHsKKn6y8x1k46r-fPB8ZDtKRA3ZSm4b0zD-MMs6Km_ybGnUhTguTM52AX46u5bBMZEK4MUktB8BW-F1Rq7A2tLfffJiXtm76y_bv1-UinHrUHX2LpZ50lhP5TirK_ZRaWZ31R3okkswAnB63LDw0xu-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Community and Access Programmes<\/span><\/a>\u00a0aim to break down the sensory, physical,\u00a0financial\u00a0and social barriers that can prevent people from accessing green space and engaging with science. At the heart of this work is the Community Access Scheme, which welcomes community groups and organisations supporting individuals facing these challenges, offering free entry to the gardens and priority access to dedicated community events and workshops.\u00a0Activities taking place during British Science\u00a0Week include the much-loved <strong>Crafting for Connection community arts club<\/strong>, creating a nature-based mandala artwork\u00a0in\u00a0Pearcelands Wood.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In further collaboration with others,\u00a0Wakehurst will also be hosting the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mid Sussex Eco-Forum\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on 10 March, bringing\u00a0together third-sector leaders and organisations working in conservation, wildlife\u00a0regeneration\u00a0and community action across\u00a0the region. Hosted in the Millennium Seed Bank, the Forum is a space for\u00a0members to share best practice, spark new collaborations and hear directly from Nature Unlocked scientists shaping research in this field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover global landscapes in\u00a0Sussex\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a botanic garden, Wakehurst is a place of education,\u00a0research\u00a0and conservation, and no two visits are the same. To walk around the Wakehurst landscape is to traverse the globe, with a tapestry of habitats\u00a0planted with purpose.\u00a0For a journey across the Atlantic,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=-w6W86IciuWXXrmHJTeBO8WhXbAwfidMhhPx1Tclwsoj47v1yZJbO5bfwCZyV9vpNvhTQf48FMXnwiaD9swes5d424h-sA6MBntRAPOcbIvjAgelYwBhoo07Bqlaq25n6WyBRwaOkzfJuc56jgVicvWXhCzv_15uQLwsNcGdbtSMZJkTTWUK_FARRytFIaF-7TaXzMEmrxmWVpfoZYg44pXPikD8qjL9PNewj-cwS-990CKDhxIwr6WPD_D1jw61RlpcdZ0AkBABrnDF8LoKiD0wLF055xqqJZSTqaWEEdo30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Horsebridge Wood<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is home to towering redwoods, whilst the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=-w6W86IciuWXXrmHJTeBO8WhXbAwfidMhhPx1Tclwsoj47v1yZJbO5bfwCZyV9vpa9lVZGvx63SENq8asFrnsSnMb759fPY1eoDIyAzt2ohLD2s7Kyp_9d-q15w4e3UE19CHKlfGQsEOV2KUoYfHlLb_0wly_GCjNs9Do12Mrr4SpxQXhN0JLIAYEul6Ls6Oc0QjspmX-97ozHF9d9ntPTYGIqImgVUTwmDOHNM7-rQqbfQR8acr87YxE2eWgqs7nRv_51uU0sj7kZtUb9ugOjBQEpr9y0jeZa0zaLcNkq7i0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">American Prairie<\/span><\/a>\u00a0offers a taste of these\u00a0diverse and threatened landscapes, of which only 1%\u00a0remain. Areas evoking a sense of the southern hemisphere include\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=A3sQHaTZHEQEW82yz3fDR80Caoe4COgc8S9CjQDYRMDdVwoMpqFfUSy9kwwT0EkxEUp4IMTef4weVbl_0wst9ZxIb5X3xpHOJNKd_1ig636OMdof9laWLLoQUJxya8pLXGdcQD_shio_YMijMCDlEoHHy1YhrhmDNeFwYVWcnLO-WqLddrwzLC_HI51R4kbVakHVSW0v1vVnBQHDX7vDTaNiML-mwpxny_wv5BPOsxKINZr4hGo8dCnaMLD4SSS4YQeG_KDOeYCa4PKt3z5E0oA1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Coates Wood<\/span><\/a>, with fascinating Wollemi pines and eucalyptus, whilst the ornamental\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=M6bcZETv4cZx8KsaX4FDr3OA54Tycl5spkq5MWsCxMyprKrxXbvSDRkp7w89h0gAy3hm10I_DQQ7iFBFb2V4PMqdcV7DfFA8T8uyZBqJoI2BBQFhqOOXxEm6dO8BMN7drJjrZQnzOcr1IPPbQj10e-u1_TTTSGKKrQ5fWV1RmdPSTTHkMwRYmiHdPV72qC_kvVk8FaQemEb293zbtmE_VjYksEkoYKJzSX9AgH5CRYp6fvmsGvz4MrYC8lalYWrvSml13N9Nznov7kqQ9lBdMn_yUoWwMb2laKwl_bPZamIb0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Walled Garden<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0British\u00a0birches in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=U6Yi3QrdjmxMLJEhIdgl1zbDZMMtshHrm2Go6CJWt5nK_-cvsAtKDatOSOg-VJSS-xgXNXlNqpDGzCi9esMGxrCc9hfK-kqKvoAQAx0onTIlWis5uP0yUYAyMa3Wgzw8YKrT7L5UTgOeX5qA_z3yBHdNxNHScJw4qmTsFrHjOijq44I1FBnt4BjSAgJMaMqIEEUea9yabbveIZsr-1zSP4ULlUbjKMCTHP-RxWw7K_R-E7g9V2uZj2qDiyUYrG1Le7dQ34k_r18zYWIsVAIb99ME8BVSGxIBVnj_moOaR94e0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Bethlehem Wood<\/span><\/a>\u00a0offer something closer to home. At each area, informative interpretation delves into the science behind each landscape,\u00a0ensuring every visitor can learn something new when they walk the world at Wakehurst.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the week, Wakehurst\u2019s\u00a0leading education programme will also be welcoming 10 school groups\u00a0into the gardens, who will be connecting with science through activities such as\u00a0plant dissection,\u00a0seed\u00a0dispersal\u00a0and fieldwork sessions.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0As A level fieldwork season begins, there will be a unique opportunity for\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">students to contribute to research<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as data from schools\u2019 biodiversity surveys onsite will be added to scientists&#8217; data on the<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0levels of biodiversity<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in Wakehurst\u2019s woodland and meadows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Julie Whelan, Learning Manager explains,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe\u00a0core\u00a0values of British Science Week underpin everything we do here at Wakehurst, with every tour, workshop and habitat offering new ways to connect with the natural world. By bringing scientific discovery together with the beauty of our botanic landscapes, we aim to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and champion the importance of protecting nature for everyone.\u201d<\/span><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year, Wakehurst will be celebrating a year of connecting to nature,\u00a0with programmes and events centred around creating engaging opportunities for visitors of all ages to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">feel inspired by nature and empowered to protect it.<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Behind the scenes, ground-breaking Nature Connectedness\u00a0research\u00a0has taken place as part of the Nature Unlocked programme,\u00a0transforming the\u00a0landscape\u00a0into\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a living laboratory\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as scientists\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">investigate\u00a0how biodiversity supports both our\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mental and physical wellbeing<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Across all four seasons, studies with schoolchildren and adults alike have revealed how different habitats and sensory experiences shape our emotional responses to the natural world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Everyone can 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