Ireland
The seventh international “Fascination of Plants Day” around 18 May 2024 will be launched by plant scientists across the world under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO).
The goal of this activity is to get as many people as possible around the world fascinated by plants and enthused about the importance of plant science for agriculture and sustainable production of nutritious food, as well as for horticulture, forestry and the production of plant-based non-food products such as paper, timber, chemicals, energy and pharmaceuticals. The role of plants in environmental conservation is also a key message.
Everybody is welcome to join this initiative!
Come and visit us in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences to find out why plants are so fascinating!
Exhibition and guided tours to the glasshouses, including the following topics:
- Trees – The Atlantic rainforest and Irish Tree Explorers Network
- Sustainable food production and agricultural weeds
- Plant biotechnology
- The age of chocolate
- Plant climate responses
and much more…
Glasshouse tours (about 30 min duration) start at 1:15pm and 3:00pm from the Butler Building labs.
Fascination of Plants Day – University College Cork, Ireland
Friday 17th May, 1pm-3:30pm
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Butler Building ground floor Labs 1 and 2, University College Cork, North Mall Campus, T23 TK30
Come and visit us in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences to find out why plants are so fascinating!
Exhibition and guided tours to the glasshouses, including the following topics:
- Trees – The Atlantic rainforest and Irish Tree Explorers Network
- Sustainable food production and agricultural weeds
- Plant biotechnology
- The age of chocolate
- Plant climate responses
and much more…
Glasshouse tours (about 30 min duration) start at 1:15pm and 3:00pm from the Butler Building labs.