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DIG IT! A MERL LATE

A British Science Week event exploring all things soil and growing!
March 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Date:
March 15, 2018
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Furrows on a neatly ploughed field disappear into the distance

JOIN US FOR A LIVELY EVENING OF DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC, ACTIVITIES AND TALKS ON THE THEME OF SOIL AND GROWING!

Book in advance via Eventbrite or buy on the door 
£4 in advance (£3 students and concessions) / £5 (£3.75) on the door
Please note this event is suitable for aged 18+ only

LIVE MUSIC FROM DOLLY AND THE CLOTHESPEGS | COCKTAILS BY MILK READING | SILENT DISCO ON A SOIL AND GROWING THEME

  • Discover the ABC of Soil with the Soil Security Programme!
    • Experience a worm’s eye view of the Architecture of Soil
    • Dig deep into the Biology of Soil with real-life critters
    • Create the perfect climate for plants at home by exploring the Chemistry of Soil
  • Get your hands dirty making a biodegradable plant pot and planting seeds
  • Investigate the importance of soil in the fight against climate change
  • Find out if we can make a healthy soil for Life on Mars!
  • Hear about the MERL’s Community Growing beds
  • Uncover the stories of soil in the galleries with a special trail
  • Object handling on a soil and growing theme
  • Pop-up display of beautiful Suttons Seeds archives
  • Treat yourself to chocolate soil and jelly worms!

…and more!

This Event is sponsored by the Heritage & Creativity Institute for Collections.

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