A grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Grey squirrels are an alien species from the USA and have displaced the native red squirrel over much of the UK. One advantage the greys have over the reds is the ability to digest acorns. A grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Grey squirrels are an alien species from the USA and have displaced the native red squirrel over much of the UK. One advantage the greys have over the reds is the ability to digest acorns.

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Events for adults

Join our new year 2010 season of talks and workshops

The Plants that Bite Back

Don’t be fooled by their calm exterior, plants have a dark side... Join botanical researcher Dawn Sanders to look at the different ways carnivorous plants catch their food and discover the ones you can see growing wild in Britain.

Thursday 18 February
19.00–20.00
Advance booking required, tickets £2

The Sad Story of the Dodo

The dodo became extinct within 80 years of its discovery, yet more has been written about it than any other bird. But what do we really know? Has too much emphasis been placed on early accounts and illustrations?

Thursday 18 March
19.00–20.00
Advance booking required, tickets £2

The Rothschilds and the RAF: Visit to Halton House

Historic Halton House, built for Alfred de Rothschild as a lavish weekend residence, now belongs to the RAF. Take the chance to learn about the history of the house, which is not normally open to the public, and view the impressive interior.

Tuesday 23 March
10.00–12.00
Advance booking required, tickets £2.50
Strictly ages 14+

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