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Free Easter series from Bristol 2015 Lab
Bristol Lab 2015 introduces another free programme of events taking you right through Easter. This time, celebrating the second of the Green Capital’s five themes, Nature.
Located on Bristol’s Harbourside, the space trebles as an information point, workshop space and green shop and will, throughout the year, work through each of the Green Capital themes: transport, nature, food, resources and energy.
The events are all free to attend, with lots for children and families, and art workshops from members of the Drawn in Bristol Collective.
Easter weekend also sees the launch of Bristol 2015 Wild Encounters project – a series of 45 short films which have been specially selected and introduced by 15 well known wildlife presenters, including Steve Backshall, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan.
For children, Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project host a mask-making workshop inspired by the rare species of plants and wildlife found in the Gorge; and Captain Barnacles from BBC’s The Octonauts makes an appearance – along with a whole cast of crustaceans from Bristol Aquarium.
Other events include tips on growing fresh veg from SowHow, and a parade of live Easter chicks courtesy of Elm Tree Farm in Stapleton.
Full Easter programme:
Saturday, March 28 – Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project mask-making workshop
Sunday, March 29 – Katharina Nyilas mono-printing workshop
Monday, March 30 – Bristol Aquarium mobile rock pool / Captain Barnacles
Tuesday, March 31 – Bristol 2015 Lab allotment launch / SowHow / Monkey & Robot
Wednesday, April 1 – Easter chicks from Elm Tree Farm
Thursday, April 2 – Tips and tricks for two wheeled trips / story-telling with Michael Loader
Fri, April 3 – Sun, April 5 – Bristol 2015 Wild Encounters film screenings/ creative workshops from Amber Honess, Sophie Rae and Kerry Day
Monday, April 6– CLOSED
Tuesday, April 7 – Easter chicks from Elm Tree Farm
Wednesday, April 8 – Simon Tozer nature screen printing workshop
Thursday, April 9 – Sophie Rae printing workshop
Friday, April 10 – Easter chicks from Elm Tree Farm, and Sarah Dennis paper-cutting workshop
Saturday, April 11 – Bee Bristol
Sunday, April 12 – Avon Wildlife Trust
For more information, visit www.bristol2015.co.uk/lab.
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