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The Eden
Project is in Austell, Cornwall. Even if you’re not into
green issues the Eden Project is a must. You will come away having
learnt so much about our environment. See what can be achieved –
what is possible. These domed shaped structures (Biomes) are a
demonstration of what our environment can and should be doing.
The Eden Project was opened in
March 2001 and has fast become recognised
as a place you just have to see at least once. A place of fun and
education.
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The Humid Tropics Biome is just what it’s
name suggests. It is 50m high and huge with plants reaching
for the sky at phenomenal rates. It's
a rain forest in a massive greenhouse;
but it’s more than that. See bananas and orchids growing,
take in the smell of the tropics. It’s all very futuristic
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The Warm Temperate Biome will
introduce you to areas of the Mediterranean, South Africa and
California without having to step in a fuel-ridden plane. Walk
beside orange trees and olive groves.
The Outside Biome – learn about
eco-engineering and feel inspired to do your bit.
It should be a compulsory part of every child’s curriculum to
spend a day at Eden to learn about science & conservation
“The plants in the Outside
Biome represent the entire temperate world, including parts of Asia,
America and the upper slopes of tropical mountains as well as
Europe. Including of course, Cornwall”
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Their newest
new building, The Core, is a wonderful educational centre.
The structure of this building is built on the Fibonacci
Code (for visualisation think of a pine cone
- you probably remember the
Fibonacci numbers from school- 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13… you
add the last two to get the next. For those wanting to know
more of this genius and have some fun take a look at
this page
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It must be wonderful since
Eden’s chief executive Tim Smit said “ "I hate exaggeration so
I’ll tell you the simple truth. This is the finest modern building
in the world, and anyone who says they can show me a better looking
one is either a liar or clairvoyant. I could give you a lot of guff
about inspirational education and the success of the Eden project,
the genius of the architects and the artists involved, but it boils
down to one thing. This building is a cathedral and it moves you and
fills you with awe." Well, I suppose he should know! The
building will house exhibitions, events and schools programmes.
You will need around 4 hours to
take full advantage of all there is to see. You can wander around
yourself or take a guided tour. On most days you will find extra
events laid on – music, art, children’s activities and more.
For lots more information see
The Eden
Project web site
Hotel accommodation near the Eden Project:
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