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Discover Kew's amazing tree collection on this free walking tour. Learn about Kew's Landscape Succession Plan, what we are doing to combat climate change and how we are determining the tree species we ...
On two remote islands in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), conservationists, scientists, and local partners are working ...
Gerhard Prenner, researcher in plant morphology and anatomy, presents his recent studies on Abrus precatorius, a "deadly beauty" with fascinating flowers and inflorescences. The genus Abrus consists ...
Global species assessments, in which every extant species in a taxonomic group is systematically assessed, have been conducted only for very few plant groups such as cycads, conifers, mangroves and ...
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Experience a world of winter magic in Kew Gardens as our acclaimed light trail, Christmas at Kew, returns this festive season. Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of the ...
Reconnect with nature and unwind from the stresses of everyday life at our forest bathing workshops. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing invites you to slow down and ...
The Power of Trees invites visitors to explore the enduring beauty of trees across art and culture. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of works, from intricate botanical illustrations to a ...
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew announces the appointment of Alex Summers to the role of Curator of Living Collections. Reporting into the new Director of Gardens, Raoul Curtis Machin, this role ...
Whilst we were closed, we lost vital income that supported our world-class horticultural and conservation work. We need your help more than ever to protect the future of Kew. If you can't get to the ...
Documentary heritage relating to the life and work of Charles Darwin has been recognised on the prestigious UNESCO International Memory of the World Register, highlighting its critical importance to ...
Plants and fungi are vital to the future of food, clean air and medicine. We're fighting against biodiversity loss to save life on Earth.