A visit to Park Grass followed by talks from experts at Rothamsted Research.
Park Grass is a long-term experiment managed by Rothamsted Research, which is registered with the ECT. Established in 1856, it is the longest running grassland experiment in the world originally set up to examine the effects of inorganic fertilisers on agricultural yields. The data accumulated from this experiment makes it invaluable.
Visitors will need to wear sturdy shoes, bring waterproofs, and a packed lunch. There will be the option of travelling by coach from London or making your own way to the site. Those coming from regions outside of London will need to make their own way there. Coach pick up location and details on how to make your own way there will be sent out after registration has closed.
Coach timetable
10:45 - Coach departs London
12:00 - Arrive at event
16:00 - Coach departs Rothamsted Research
Please note: Places for the coach will be limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. The final day to cancel and get a refund in 23:59 on Tuesday 23rd April. If the number of attendees is less than 10, then we reserve the right to cancel this event and registered attendees will receive a full refund.
Audience
This event is open to all adults over 18. Children 11 + are also welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking and cost
Spaces for this event are limited, and so advanced booking is essential.
- RSB member coming by coach - £15
- Non -RSB member coming by coach - £20
- Student coming by coach - £10
- Children coming by coach - £10
- Adult (member and non-member) - £10
- Children - £5
Bookings for this event will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 23rd April.
Accessibility
A mobility chair can be stored on the coach, and there are three steps near the door and an additional step before getting to the front seats.
Walking between points at Rothamsted Research will be either on hard covered surfaces, flat grass, or a gravelled flat path through a small wood. Getting into the Sample Archives involves about six wide concrete steps with a handrail.
Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Contact
For booking and website queries, contact Eleanor Barrand at
regions@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3444.