Kew Gardens Visit

Event Information

Following a successful afternoon out In Kew Gardens during the 2022 Urban Tree Festival, with Caribbean Elders from the Pepperpot Centre in west London, Community Centred Knowledge is offering this year a second afternoon out for African and Caribbean Elders and those interested in the histories and cultures of the tree species of the associated tropics.

The afternoon will be spent in Kew Botanical Gardens, meeting at Victoria Gate at 12.00 noon until 3.15 in the afternoon on Wednesday 17th May, 2023.

We will be in the company of a Kew Plant Scientist, Ben White, who has organised a bespoke tour of the Palm house.

As well as up to 20 people from the Pepperpot Community, there are up to 10 additional  places left, if you would like to join us, do get in touch either at http://www.communitycentredknowledge.org or at the Urban Tree Festival contact Sara at: 07950 836488.

Places are free, just bring your own packed lunch an an interest in tropical trees!

Contributors

Mama D

Mama D leads Community Centred Knowledge, a small collective which engages with communities and groups to explore stories related to food and health through workshops and other activities with a focus on the experience, histories and aspirations of people of African and Caribbean heritage.

Location

Victoria Gate, Richmond. TW9 3EG