84th Reading Beavers checking out pond plants
On Friday evening we had the pleasure of hosting a keen and vibrant group of Beavers from the local 84th group along with their leaders and parent helpers. While the emphasis was very much on look and experience the exciting plants there was time to explain some of the curious occupants of the greenhouse including the black bat flower and a little plant related to coffee that provides a home to biting ants that protect it from predators. We also talked about bananas (currently in fruit again), pineapple (still in fruit), ginger and it’s relative Grains of Paradise (used to flavour gin).
84th Beavers lost in the tropical jungle
Ooh – what’s in there?
Water plants often need lots of roots.
Are there piranhas?
The venus fly trap – definitely not tropical!
Will it bite off my finger?
Eager hands reaching for this slimy butterwort – urgh!
Hands-on experience with water fern
Did you enjoy it as much as I did?
We all had a great time – plants are fun, they keep us alive in so many ways.
