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Steep Trail Walk & Talk in St Andrews botanical garden

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Steep Trail, the ongoing art and ecology programme inspired by the life and work of John Muir, has an exhibition of work resulting from residencies in China, plus an opportunity to â€˜walk and talk.â€™

Winter Walk & Talk, Sat 2 Mar 2013, 1.30pm, St Andrews Botanic Garden (Canongate, St Andrews). Linked to FCA&Câ€™s exhibition Steep Trail, Nikki Macdonald will lead the walk, bringing aspects of John Muirâ€™s work into discussions as you tour the garden. Meet at the Glass Class (wet weather alternative will be provided). Refreshments will be served in the Glass Class afterwards. Talk free but usual entry to the Garden applies â€“ Â£2 (adults)/Â£1 (concessions/children); free to Friends of the Botanic Garden and RHS members. To book, please contact FCA&C â€“ 01334 474610 or mail@fcac.co.uk.

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