The Art and Anatomy of Wetland Plants

Name: The Art and Anatomy of Wetland Plants
Start: 2025-01-25T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-25T13:00:00+00:00
Location: Department of Biology, South Parks Road, University of Oxford, OX1 3RB

Schedule

Sat Jan 25 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Department of Biology, South Parks Road, University of Oxford, OX1 3RB | Oxford, EN

Dive into the wonders of wetlands! Uncover the anatomy of wetland plants relating to their intriguing common names with the expert insight of Professor Stephen Harris. Then, unleash your creativity and craft stunning wetland plant-inspired artwork under the guidance of talented artist Helen Edwards. A journey of discovery and artistry awaits!
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Who is this workshop for? Older children who might appreciate the science behind wetland plants. Curious adults who would like to discover more about their local wildlife and enjoy creativity.

Helen is a talented artist and eco-somatic therapist whose work intertwines art and ecology. She is dedicated to exploring the profound connections between people and the natural world. Her creative practice often centers on themes of water, ecology, and nature restoration, highlighting the subtle, embodied relationships between humanity and the environment.
Professor Stephen Harris, Curator of the Herbaria and Associate Professor in Plant Sciences at the University of Oxford, researches the use of molecular markers in evolutionary and conservation biology. His interests lie in the challenges in extracting DNA from herbarium specimens and the history of botany.