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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.

Sheffield's ancient Ecclesall Woods Sawmill ready for new Woodland Discovery Centre

Sheffield City Council has announced plans for a Discovery Centre in an ancient South Yorkshire wood will go ahead.

a painting showing two small figures in a vast icey landscape

A Terrible Beauty: Edward Wilson in Antarctica 1902-1912 at Brantwood

The works of Edward Wilson, artist, explorer, naturalist and doctor on the Scott expeditions to Antarctica are currently showing at Ruskin's former Lakeland home, Brantwood.

City council set to confirm £1.5 million improvement scheme for parks across Coventry

Councillors are set to agree a £1.5 million improvement scheme for parks and open spaces across Coventry.

National Science and Engineering Week whizzes into action

Meet monkeys, sheep, robots and inspiring scientists with the Culture24 guide to National Science and Engineering Week.

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.

a photograph of an overgrown woodland path

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.

a photograph of some people surfing on a river

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.

Forest arts group faces £20,000 battle for survival

The Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World, an arts education centre in a forest near Exeter, needs to raise £20,000 in a month after being told to match its annual Arts Council funding.

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.

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.

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.

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