John Innes Centre: Let's Talk About Scent
Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UH
It’s time to talk about the birds and the bees… Plants have been playing the attraction game with them for millennia, altering sights, shapes and – the topic of this talk – smells. How do flowers produce different aromas and how do these adaptations change over evolutionary time? How do pollinators tell what’s right under their noses? An illustrated talk by scientist Mikhaela Neequaye and tour of our rare botanical books. An opportunity to see flower illustrations dating back to the 17th century. Allow up to 2 hours. Event not suitable for children under 11.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 12 September:
- Talk/Tour: 1000-1200
- Friday 13 September:
- Talk/Tour 1000-1200
Location & directions
Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UH
- Directions:
- The John Innes Centre is on the site next door to the Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital
- Contact on day:
- Dr Sarah Wilmot, John Innes Centre
- Telephone number:
- +441603450670
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- If you can no longer fulfil your booking please cancel this by emailing [email protected] to provide others with the opportunity to attend
- Booking contact name:
- The Forum
- Booking website:
- https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/
- Booking opens:
- 19 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2024 03:00 PM
Accessibility details
There are 22 steps to climb to reach the Rare Books Room.
Additional information
Wear warm clothing as the Rare Books Room is kept cool for book conservation. Talk starts at 10.00; allow up to 2 hours for the event. Use main John Innes Centre entrance. Parking is free but visitors must register car number plates with John Innes Centre Reception on arrival. Visitors will be collected from John Innes Centre Reception.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
