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Final weekend full of fun as National Science and Engineering Week finishes with a flourish
Check out Culture24's guide to all the fun of National Science and Engineering Week this weekend.
18th century botanist Sir John St Aubyn's Secret Life of a Collector in Plymouth
Botany from a colourful 18th century Plymouth baronet is about to go on show at the city's Museum and Art Gallery.
Government grant sees North York Moors chiefs edge closer to wood regeneration victory
Planners in the North York Moors are on course to meet an ambitious eight-year target after being granted £40,000.
Spurs help launch regeneration of Tottenham Marshes and Clendish Woods
Clendish Woods and Tottenham Marshes have been brought back to life thanks to a partnership being launched with the help of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
Wildlife Trusts report urges caution over future of Severn Estuary
A new report by campaigning body the Wildlife Trusts has warned of the "deadly sin" of further environmental damage to the Severn Estuary, Britain's longest river.
Scone Palace plays leading role in wildlife project for under 12s
Scone Palace, the historic 19th century house in Perth, is playing host to a brand new group which will educate youngsters across Tayside about Scotland's native wildlife.
Biological sciences photo competition winners announced
The winners of the first ever Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Science Photo Competition have been announced.
Riots of colour in Kew's Tropical Extravaganza at Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew Gardens have billed their Tropical Extravaganza 2010 as "London's most colourful tropical flower festival". Kirstie Brewer forages through the foliage at The Royal Botanic Gardens.
Tatton Park's Home Farm celebrates arrival of eight rare Saddleback piglets
Home Farm, at Tatton Park in Cheshire, is celebrating the birth of eight rare breed Saddleback pigs, whose unique markings make them stand out from the crowd.
Fruity Plantastic show of robots and magical realms at World Museum Liverpool
From exploding seeds and piles of artificial dung to fruity pinball machines and vicious Venus flytraps, World Museum Liverpool's Plantastic show is set to excite families of all ages.
A talk on the wild side with Marcus Coates
During our interview with artist Marcus Coates, we discuss shamanism, charlatanism, art, humour and nature. But as Mark Sheerin discovers, no badgers were available for comment.
Primary school groups invited to sign up for third annual campaign of Thames wildlife fun
The annual ThamesWatch campaign, promoting nature-spotting trips to the River Thames for primary school children, is encouraging groups to sign up after announcing the scheme will return for a third...
Amber: Treasures from Poland at the Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow
The Hunterian's latest exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see some fascinating and beautiful pieces representing natural history and northern European craftsmanship.
Stuffed bear show makes nature more real at Manchester Museum this weekend
Icelandic artist Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir and UK collaborator Mark Wilson photographed every taxidermied bear in the UK between 2002 and 2004. The resulting visual narrative is about to go on show ...
Historic pair of Preston parks to be revamped in £2.5 million restoration project
Work to replace disease-ridden trees in Miller and Avenham Parks, a picturesque pair of popular public beauty spots in Preston, will begin this spring as part of a £2.5 million restoration project.
