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What’s on in Science & Collections

Discover events for everyone, from free daily talks to exhibitions, scientific conferences, industry workshops and more

Events celebrating UK Fungus Day 2025

Join us for a programme of free talks and activities at 911±¬ÁÏ Gardens throughout October, shining a light on fascinating fungi and why they’re so important. Find an event near you below

What’s on at 911±¬ÁÏ Wisley

  • CANCELLED OWING TO GARDEN CLOSURE Family-friendly activities – crafts, games, displays and fungi under the microscope. Saturday 4 October, 10am-3pm at 911±¬ÁÏ Hilltop
  • CANCELLED OWING TO GARDEN CLOSURE 911±¬ÁÏ Fungi for Gardeners book launch: talks, author meet & greet and book signing (books available to buy on the day). Saturday 4 October at midday, and during the Plot to Plate festival in 911±¬ÁÏ Hilltop atrium on Thursday 9 and Saturday 11 October
  • Library tours and displays
  • Fungi walks: Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 October daily from 10:30-11am, meeting at far end of Hilltop atrium
  • Fungi talks (Hilltop Lives): Wednesday 8, Friday 10 and Sunday 12 October at 2:30pm in Hilltop atrium

Sulphur tuft fungi growing from a tree stump
Sulphur tuft fungi growing from a tree stump

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911±¬ÁÏ Fungi for Gardeners is published on 9 October 2025
911±¬ÁÏ Fungi for Gardeners is published on 9 October 2025

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What’s on at other 911±¬ÁÏ Gardens

911±¬ÁÏ Harlow Carr:

  • 911±¬ÁÏ Fungi for Gardeners book launch: talk, author meet & greet and book signing (books available to buy on the day). Saturday 18 October at 11am
  • Fabulous fungi walk & talk. Friday 17 October at 11am in the library
  • Expert-led Fungi Foray. Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October at 11.30am and 1.30pm
911±¬ÁÏ Bridgewater: Fungi Walk & Talk with The FUNgi Guy (tickets £25; book here). Friday 31 October from 10.30am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–3.30pm

911±¬ÁÏ Rosemoor: Lichen trail. Self-guided walk at your own pace and time

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Science event for all

Hilltop Live talks

Free daily science talks, demos and interactive sessions for all, held at 911±¬ÁÏ Hilltop at 911±¬ÁÏ Wisley

Collections event for all

911±¬ÁÏ Libraries events and exhibitions

Discover fascinating talks, tours and workshops at 911±¬ÁÏ Gardens and Lindley Halls in London

Science event for industry

911±¬ÁÏ peat-free workshops

Free technical workshops for growers and industry, sharing latest insights into peat-free growing

Collections event for all

Botanical Art & Photography Show

An annual summer exhibition and judging of stunning botanical art and photography entries from all over the UK

Science event for all

John MacLeod annual lecture

Held every autumn, inviting prominent speakers to explore issues in horticultural science. Watch past lectures here

Collections events for all

All events & exhibitions at 911±¬ÁÏ Libraries

Discover talks, exhibitions and more based around our unique scientific and heritage collections

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911±¬ÁÏ is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.