The Plant Kingdom
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Introduction to botany
Course Date: Sat 1 Feb 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA practical course ideal for those who are new to the science of botany. Learn about the fundamental structure of plants and identify the functions of different components; recognise some of the classification systems of the plant world and assess why these magnificent organisms are essential for our wellbeing. Four Saturday sessions, mornings in the classroom, afternoons short local walks to see specimens outdoors. One whole-day visit to Kew on Thurs 20 February, tour of the library in the morning, garden in the afternoon - extra costs apply, see below.Full fee: £219.00Senior fee: £175.00Concession: £96.00 -
Tree talk and walk: Battersea Park
Course Date: Sat 21 Mar 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA look at some magnificent trees and how to identify them. With a morning session at City Lit and an afternoon tree walk in Battersea Park.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £30.00 -
Tree talk and walk: Regent's Park
Course Date: Sat 4 Apr 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA look at some magnificent trees and how to identify them. With a morning session at City Lit and an afternoon tree walk in Regent’s Park.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £30.00 -
Tree talk and walk: the Square Mile
Course Date: Sat 25 Apr 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA look at some magnificent trees and how to identify them. With a morning session at City Lit and an afternoon tree walk in The Square Mile.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £47.00Concession: £30.00 -
More botany
Course Date: Sat 9 May 2020
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course looks more closely at plants, how they are grouped, how they are named and why it matters.The course includes visits to Lincoln’s Inn Fields to study the plants there. There is also a full day at Kew Gardens taking in the Library to see some of the treasures of their book and illustration collection and a guided walk in the gardens.
The course runs on two Saturdays 9 and 23 May at City Lit, morning sessions in the classroom, afternoons offsite and Thursday 21 May at Kew for library and garden visit.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £75.00
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