Market Square
Antrim
BT41 4AW
In the Footsteps of Joseph Dalton Hooker – Book Launch with Seamus O’Brien
The IGPS is delighted that Anthea Forde will launch Seamus O’Brien’s second book, ‘In the Footsteps of Joseph Dalton Hooker: A Sikkim Adventure’. Seamus, Head Gardener at the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow, will present a talk and signed copies of his books will be available to buy at a discounted price £30 (from £40) at this book launch.
Joseph Dalton Hooker ranks as the greatest botanical explorer of the 19th century. From 1848-1851, he explored the Himalayan ranges of east Nepal and Sikkim, discovering a plethora of new plants, the seeds of which he sent to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Some of those seedlings found their way to Ireland and inspired by those growing at the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, Seamus O’Brien led four expeditions ‘In the Footsteps of Joseph Dalton Hooker’. His talk recounts those journeys.
This is our Autumn lecture in Association with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Refreshments provided, plant raffle on evening. Everyone is welcome!