Themed Tour – Meet the Natives

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National Botanic Gardens, Wednesday 4th August - Saturday 28th August

Explore the wild plants and flowers of Ireland’s native habitats.

About this event
As well as grand glasshouses and ornamental beds, the National Botanic Gardens also contains corners teeming with the wilder life – the flowers and plants which festoon meadows and hedgerows, providing food and shelter for all sorts of creatures. Meet the Natives, our themed tour for August, takes us on a journey through the wildflowers of late summer, exploring their colours and scents, their names and uses, their variety and beauty, and their value as part of precious natural ecosystems.

Safety
We are conscious of your safety and that of your guide at this time. Group numbers will be limited to 6 plus guide. Guides will wear a mask and we ask that all attendees will also wear masks and adhere to social distancing. By booking a tour, you affirm that, to the best of your knowledge, all members of your party have no symptoms of COVID-19 and have not travelled nor arrived from overseas in the 14 days before the date of the tour.

Tours will take place with a minimum of 2 people.


Date:
Wednesday 4th August - Saturday 28th August
Time:
2.00pm
Price:
Free
Address:
National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland

Google Map of National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland

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