Celebrating 400 years of plant sciences research and teaching in Oxford

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Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.

                                                                                                          —— Elizabeth Lawrence

Oxford University Taiwanese Student Society

Date: 21 October 2023 (Saturday) Time: 14:00–17:00 ****Venue: Harcourt Arboretum OX44 9PX


Meet at 13:15 High Street (Stop T2) for the bus X40 or meet at 14:00 near the Arboretum Ticket Office Free for Oxford members, please bring your bod card

Oxford University Hong Kong Scholars Association

Date: 29 October 2023 (Sunday) Time: 14:00–17:00 Venue: Harcourt Arboretum OX44 9PX


Meet at 13:45 High Street (Stop T2) for the bus X40 or meet at 14:15 near the Arboretum Ticket Office Free for Oxford members, please bring your bod card

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👋🏻 Before You Visit


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Hey there! I am Henry. I’ll be your guide today.

0. Foreword


Listen to Ben Jones, who spent the last ten years as the Arboretum Curator, answering this big question.

What's an arboretum anyway? - Oxford Sparks

🧳 During Your Visit


📍 Live Tracking (active)

What to Bring?

Map (Harcourt Arboretum)

📚 Digital Guide


1. What's an Arboretum Anyway?

2. 400 Anniversary: History of Oxford Botany

3. The Biggest Tree Pandemic of the 20th Century: Dutch Elm Disease

4. Nature's Palette: The Science of Changing Colours in Autumn Leaves

5. Oldie but Goodie: The Long, Long Life of Oak Trees

6. The Threatened Tree Trail: Why are We Blind to Plants?

7. Christmas is Here Again! Should I Buy a Real or a Fake Christmas Tree?