Bristol Zoo Gardens listings for September

Wednesday 1 September
Free Monthly Research Colloquia at Bristol Zoo Gardens
What does it need to survive? Habitat requirements of the recently described Northern giant mouse lemur - a talk by Johanna Rode (Oxford Brookes University & Bristol Conservation and Science Foundation) This event will be held at Bristol Zoo's Conservation Education Centre in Guthrie Road from 5.30pm. For further information contact Dr Christoph Schwitzer on 0117 974 735 or email cschwitzer@bristolzoo.org.uk

Saturday 4 September, 7.30pm
Eliza Carthy band plus Hodmadoddery
Bewitching, boundary-breaking, yet quintessentially English folk songs from this indisputable young star of English folk.

To book tickets please call 0845 40 24 001 or visit www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

Garden Delights
Every Wednesday throughout September
Garden lovers are being offered the opportunity to visit Bristol Zoo for an exclusive tour of the Zoo's award-winning 12-acre gardens. 'Garden Delights' is open to group bookings and runs every Wednesday throughout September. The cost is £10 per person. For more information, or to book, please contact Ryan Haylock on 0117 974 7390, or visit www.bristolzoo.org.uk.

Saturday 25 September
Wild food wander
Join Rachel Lambert for a saunter across the Downs in search of late summer tasty treats. We'll learn about ten different edible plants including how to identify them, their historical and medicinal uses, and pick up recipe tips.
1.30pm - 3.30pm £3.00
Booking essential, call the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project on 0117 9030609.

Sunday 26 September
A tree lover's paradise
discover the cascading waterfalls , tranquil ponds and stunning trees of Paradise Bottom with tree expert Tony Titchen. Please not this walk involved some steep paths and step, Run in conjunction with the Forestry Commission.
2.00pm - 4.00pm £3.00
Booking essential, call the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project on 0117 9030609.