Kew Gardens
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π¬ Scientific institution
π· Charity
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Watch the latest #Countryfile on BBC One to see our scientists researching carbon storage, as part of #NatureReturns, using high-tech equipment to discover the capacities of different habitats π³Natural England, Forestry Commission Environment Agency& @DefraGovUk β‘bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodβ¦
The Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens was built by architect Sir William Chambers for Princess Augusta in the 1760s. π Following his travels to China, Chambers' designs were inspired by the 15th-century porcelain Pagoda at Nanjing. #ESEAHeritageMonth
With just 1 month left of πππππ© ππ£π©π€ ππππ by Marc Quinn, we'd love to know which sculptures you've enjoyed the most... π΄ The gleaming stainless-steel palms π³ The majestic bronze bonsai β€οΈ The striking Burning Desire orchid πΈ Extra points for photos!
π¨πΏ Unwitting online shoppers are pushing precious #plant species to the brink of #extinction. Find out how we're working with Kew Gardens and eBay to combat the threat: loom.ly/PpYUKLQ Biodiversity Challenge Funds