Tropical Extravaganza 2011: Tours & Hands-On Activities
Learn more about orchids and explore behind-the-scenes areas with the help of Kew experts.
Behind-the-Scenes: Tropical & Orchid Nursery Tours
Explore behind-the-scenes in Kew's largest glasshouse, normally off-limits to the public. This is a rare opportunity to visit these nurseries and learn about Kew's horticultural work with orchids and other tropical plants.
All tours start from White Peaks Shop. Booking essential - call 0208 332 5604 or email tours@kew.org
Orchid Nursery Tours followed by Q&A session
Dates: 10 Feb - 3 Mar, Tuesdays & Thursdays only
Time: 1.30pm, 2pm and 2.30pm
Price: £5 per person
Orchid Nursery Tours with potting demonstration
Dates: 10 Feb - 3 Mar, Tuesdays & Thursdays only
Time: 2.30pm
Price: £15 per person
If you can't make it to Kew, why not watch our video instead? A Kew expert gives his tips on caring for your moth orchid. Watch now
Tour of Tropical Nursery followed by Q&A session
Dates: 12 Feb - 5 Mar, Saturdays only
Time: 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm
Price: £5 per person
Find out more about the Tropical Nursery
Hands-on sessions: Biodiversity Hotspots
Gain a fascinating insight into the orchids that grow in the world's biodiversity hotspots and find out how Kew scientists are helping to conserve and restore habitats in these vitally important regions.
Dates: 6 Feb - 6 Mar, Wednesdays & Sundays only
Time: 2pm-4pm
Venue: Secluded Garden Glasshouse
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