Monthly lectures are held on a Thursday evening, starting at 7:30pm in the University of Aberdeen Zoology Lecture Theatre, Tillydrone Avenue, AB24 2TZ. Non-members are welcome with a donation of £3. To request a link to the simultaneous Teams broadcast, e-mail friendsofcbgwebmaster@gmail.com
12 Oct: Delightful, De-lovely & Deranged
Nancy Stevens: From the super bloom of the Atacama and the Flying Duck Orchid of Australia to the 'Apple of Death' of Central America, the Red Spider Lily of Japan and all points in between.
9 Nov: Kyrgyzstan – In search of wild tulips
Frazer Henderson: Exploring Kyrgyzstan in search of tulips with an explanation of the botanical riches of that part of the country including irises, adonis and fritillaria.
14 Dec: Looking at Lichens - An introduction to lichens and their ecology
Andrea Britton: An introduction to the fascinating symbiotic world of lichens, explaining what makes a lichen and how they can survive and thrive in some apparently inhospitable locations. We will explore lichens and their habitats across Scotland and discover what lichens can tell us about our environment.
11 Jan: The Tangled Bank – How changing the landscape affects the atmosphere of the botanic garden
Harry Watkins: The Tangled Bank project in St Andrews Botanic Garden is recreating some of Fife’s most threatened habitats, ranging from woodlands to meadows and dunes. Drawing inspiration from Darwin, the Tangled Bank will be an ecologically vibrant place to learn about evolution and botany.
8 Feb (Online Event): Plants and Castles of Transylvania
Razvan Chisu: A talk that explores the land that is best known for Dracula and his castles, but also boasts amazingly diverse wild plants in woodlands, meadows and high mountains (Online Event).
14 Mar: Cluny after Arwen
John Mattingly: The story of how a local community came together and worked tirelessly to overcome the effects of Storm Arwen on Cluny.
11 Apr: The Rocky Road to Chelsea
David Rankin: How Kevock Nursery prepares an exhibit for Chelsea – what they do, how they do it (behind the scenes) and the benefits to the nursery's business.
16 May: Impressionists in their Garden – Living light and colour
Caroline Holmes: An exploration of gardens through the senses of the Impressionists from three continents – Europe, North America and Australia – enjoying the essentially similar pleasures of the garden but engaging with the light from their skies in order to create very different sensations. ENTRY TO THE MAY LECTURE IS FREE TO ALL.