Daniel Zeichner will join staff at the Science Festival – which comes to an end this weekend – to explore herbs, honey and horticulture over five centuries. He will discover all things botanical from sixteenth-century herbal remedies, Charles Darwin's flesh-eating plants and Christ College's glorious gardens.
Daniel Zeichner said: "I am looking forward to discovering the hidden botanic treasures in the wonderful setting of the Old Library at Christ's College. The Science Festival is always a highlight for me and it has become a fantastic public platform for showcasing Cambridge's unique strength in scientific research."
John Wagstaff, Christ's College Librarian, added: "We really enjoy having members of the public visit our library exhibitions, of which there are usually two per year. All are welcome to drop by and view the "Theatre of Plants", which is open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, March 24th and 25th. We hope that Mr Zeichner, and all our visitors, will have an informative and fulfilling experience."
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