University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum

@obgha

Sharing the scientific wonder and importance of #plants with the world. #OxfordBotanicGarden #HarcourtArboretum

ID: 270375223

linkhttps://linktr.ee/obgha calendar_today22-03-2011 14:11:54

5,5K Tweet

15,15K Followers

832 Following

RSL (@radcliffescilib) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Boost your #Wellbeing by taking 20 min to connect with nature. Join colleagues from University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum for these encounters with the natural world, focusing on one of our favourite plants or seasonal features. 🗓️Every Tuesday, 8 Oct-26 Nov, 12:30 - 12:50 Free entry with your uni card.

Boost your #Wellbeing by taking 20 min to connect with nature.

Join colleagues from <a href="/OBGHA/">University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum</a> for these encounters with the natural world, focusing on one of our favourite plants or seasonal features.

🗓️Every Tuesday, 8 Oct-26 Nov, 12:30 - 12:50

Free entry with your uni card.
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new website has been launched to help conserve Rafflesia, the world’s largest flowers, which grow in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Find out more about what it takes to save these fascinating plants: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/X1lkn3irO

A new website has been launched to help conserve Rafflesia, the world’s largest flowers, which grow in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Find out more about what it takes to save these fascinating plants: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/X1lkn3irO
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were delighted to welcome Prof Alex Antonelli, Director of Science KewGardens, as the #BUC2024 keynote speaker - exploring how AI is helping conservation efforts in 'botanical dark spots'. Find out more: antonelli-lab.net. Botanical University Challenge 📷 Laura Bennetto

We were delighted to welcome Prof Alex Antonelli, Director of Science <a href="/kewgardens/">KewGardens</a>, as the #BUC2024 keynote speaker - exploring how AI is helping conservation efforts in 'botanical dark spots'. 

Find out more: antonelli-lab.net.
<a href="/BUCBotany/">Botanical University Challenge</a>

📷 Laura Bennetto
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are delighted to announce our 2024 Autumn Science Lectures series on the topic of 'Plants and Medicine'. All lectures are online and free, taking place on Thursdays at 19:00, starting with Professor Julie Hawkins of Uni of Reading on 10 Oct. Book now: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/KROk3uB16

We are delighted to announce our 2024 Autumn Science Lectures series on the topic of 'Plants and Medicine'. All lectures are online and free, taking place on Thursdays at 19:00, starting with Professor Julie Hawkins of <a href="/UniofReading/">Uni of Reading</a> on 10 Oct.

Book now: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/KROk3uB16
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's #UKFungusDay! Tomorrow (6 Oct) we're holding our Fungus Foray at Harcourt Arboretum, where you can learn more about the incredible variety of fungi native to our countryside and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem. Included with your day ticket. @UKFungusDay

It's #UKFungusDay! 
Tomorrow (6 Oct) we're holding our Fungus Foray at Harcourt Arboretum, where you can learn more about the incredible variety of fungi native to our countryside and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem. Included with your day ticket.
@UKFungusDay
Oxford Biology (@oxfordbiology) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today for #BiologyWeek24 join us online at 6pm to hear from Chris Thorogood about the worlds largest flower. You can book onto this free webinar here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b62b936c…

Today for #BiologyWeek24 join us online at 6pm to hear from <a href="/thorogoodchris1/">Chris Thorogood</a> about the worlds largest flower. 

You can book onto this free webinar here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b62b936c…
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us at Oxford Botanic Garden today, Tuesday 8 October, and every Tuesday until 26 November, for a 20-minute tour to boost your wellbeing and connect with nature. 📅 12:30 - meet by the Danby Arch 🎟️ No need to book - entry included with your Garden ticket.

Join us at Oxford Botanic Garden today, Tuesday 8 October, and every Tuesday until 26 November, for a 20-minute tour to boost your wellbeing and connect with nature. 

📅 12:30 - meet by the Danby Arch
🎟️ No need to book - entry included with your Garden ticket.
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There's still time to sign up to this Thursday's FREE online lecture on plants and medicine with Professor Julie Hawkins Uni of Reading. All welcome, booking required: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/Uc1-DZV0F

There's still time to sign up to this Thursday's FREE online lecture on plants and medicine with Professor Julie Hawkins <a href="/UniofReading/">Uni of Reading</a>.
All welcome, booking required: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/Uc1-DZV0F
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Your lunchtime listen: Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Plant Records Officer, ethnobotanist Dr Sarah Edwards, spoke with Frances Tophill for the BBC Gardeners' World Mag podcast on Dangerous Plants. Listen here: gardenersworld.com/podcast/danger… 📷 Dr Sarah Edwards leading an ethnobotanical tour

Your lunchtime listen: 
Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Plant Records Officer, ethnobotanist Dr Sarah Edwards, spoke with Frances Tophill for the <a href="/GWmag/">BBC Gardeners' World Mag</a> podcast on Dangerous Plants. Listen here: gardenersworld.com/podcast/danger…

📷 Dr Sarah Edwards leading an ethnobotanical tour
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tickets are now on sale for Oxford Botanic Garden's annual Christmas Fair - enjoy festive shopping, live music, delicious food & drink, and activities for children, all within the beautiful 17th-century Walled Garden. 📅 7 & 8 December 🎟️ Book online: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/UgZlYpCQQ

Tickets are now on sale for Oxford Botanic Garden's annual Christmas Fair - enjoy festive shopping, live music, delicious food &amp; drink, and activities for children, all within the beautiful 17th-century Walled Garden.
📅 7 &amp; 8 December
🎟️ Book online: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/UgZlYpCQQ
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Learn how to plant and grow a specimen tree with our arborists. Our ornamental tree planting course will cover specialist techniques such as staking, caging and watering, enabling you to nurture your tree. 📅 Thurs 21 November, 10:30 - 14:00 🎟️ Book: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/HCq7eIVp8

Learn how to plant and grow a specimen tree with our arborists. 
Our ornamental tree planting course will cover specialist techniques such as staking, caging and watering, enabling you to nurture your tree.
📅 Thurs 21 November, 10:30 - 14:00
🎟️ Book: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/HCq7eIVp8
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢📢📢 Discover the fascinating journey of the Oxford ragwort with Prof. Simon Hiscock at our first Winter Lecture of the year -- 23 January 2025, Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Book now for £20 and enjoy the drinks reception after the talk. Don't miss it!

📢📢📢 Discover the fascinating journey of the Oxford ragwort with Prof. Simon Hiscock at our first Winter Lecture of the year -- 23 January 2025, Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Book now for £20 and enjoy the drinks reception after the talk. Don't miss it!
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌾 Save the Date: Thurs, 06 Feb 2025 | 7:00 PM 🌾 "The Lie of the Land: Who Cares for the Countryside?" – A talk by Guy Shrubsole! Discover land ownership, conservation, and social injustices. Join the conversation! 🌍💭 Book now! 🌿

🌾 Save the Date: Thurs, 06 Feb 2025 | 7:00 PM 🌾 "The Lie of the Land: Who Cares for the Countryside?" – A talk by Guy Shrubsole! Discover land ownership, conservation, and social injustices. Join the conversation! 🌍💭 Book now! 🌿
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us on 23 January at 7:00 pm for an inspiring talk by Professor Simon Hiscock at the Natural History Museum! ✨ Stay for a drinks reception to network and engage in lively discussions. ☕💬

Join us on 23 January at 7:00 pm for an inspiring talk by Professor Simon Hiscock at the Natural History Museum! ✨ Stay for a drinks reception to network and engage in lively discussions. ☕💬
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Exciting career opportunity at the UK's oldest botanic garden! The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is seeking a Botanic Garden Curator & Head of Horticulture. Applications Close: Feb 14th, 2025, Interviews: Week of March 10th, 2025. Visit our website for details! 🌿

📢 Exciting career opportunity at the UK's oldest botanic garden! The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is seeking a Botanic Garden Curator &amp; Head of Horticulture. Applications Close: Feb 14th, 2025, Interviews: Week of March 10th, 2025. Visit our website for details! 🌿
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Incredible talk by Professor Simon, the director of Oxford Botanic Garden on Oxford Ragwort! It's remarkable how a single plant like Ragwort can weave such a rich narrative, connecting history, science, and even climate change. 🌱🌿

Incredible talk by Professor Simon, the director of Oxford Botanic Garden on  Oxford Ragwort!  It's remarkable how a single plant like Ragwort can weave such a rich narrative, connecting history, science, and even climate change. 🌱🌿
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (@obgha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

MANDRAKE IS FLOWERING!! Something magical is happening in the garden... Our Mandrake is finally flowering! 🌼💫 Come visit and witness this mystical beauty! 🌷👀

MANDRAKE IS FLOWERING!! 
Something magical is happening in the garden... Our Mandrake is finally flowering! 🌼💫 Come visit and witness this mystical beauty! 🌷👀