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Learn all about Dandelions
Marley LOVES dandelions. These cheery flowers are bright, golden and named after a big cat!
You can find dandelions on almost any outdoor adventure. Some people think dandelions are weeds, but they do an important job for wildlife. Open the box and enter to find out more.
This is designed to work on tablets and computers. Make sure you have the sound on!
Plain text version of Marley's Dandelion's in case you are unable to use the above interactive version for any reason.
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Expedition dandelion and activities
Expedition dandelion
Pre-expedition prep
Watch this video before you head out on your expedition. Captions and full-screen options are available in the player at the bottom of the video.
Your mission
Select from 3 available formatsView this PDF on your computer or tablet - or print it out.
Find out more about Dandelions by joining Marley to find out more about dandelions in the section above first then go on Expedition Dandelion!
This is an accessible version of the above activity that can be used with screen readers and is easier to read
Good for viewing on a mobile phone when outside if you cannot print out the sheet
Dandelion poems
Try writing a poem about a dandelion. Some links to examples of dandelion poems appear below.
When you are writing your poem, think about where the dandelion lives, what it looks like, its colours and shapes, the roots, the leaves, the flowers and the clocks.
Will your poem rhyme?
Will it have a special rhythm?
It could have one line starting with each letter of the word DANDELION. This kind of poem was used for a book called The Lost Words. It is called an acrostic poem.
Maybe you could illustrate your poem with a picture.
This poster is the original poem from the book The Lost Words by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris. Hosted by the John Muir Trust (link opens in a new window).
This is a song about dandelions from the book Spell Songs - the partner to The Lost Words (link opens in a new window).
This is a poem by Gerda Stevenson at the Scottish Poetry Library (link opens in a new window).
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Dandelion petal syrup
Dandelion petal syrup - very important information from Marley
Please read this Health and safety and information before watching this video or viewing/downloading the recipe file.Identifying a dandelion
Ensure you know how to identify a dandelion by opening up the Dandelion Learning Box if you haven't already looked inside. You can use the Dandelion Expedition materials to find your dandelions.Get the help of a grown-up
Please ensure that you have supervision of a grown-up while collecting your dandelions and making the syrup. It is important to collect clean dandelions. The making of this syrup involves using a hot stove and results in very hot liquid. Please be very careful as bubbling syrups are very hot.Allergies
If you have any known allergies to dandelion please do not consume. If you are unsure about consuming dandelion, please check with your healthcare provider first.Disclaimer:
Neither RBGE nor Marley may be held responsible for any injury or misadventure caused in the making or taking of this remedy.
Please always consult with a Qualified Medical Herbalist before using any botanicals as medicines.
Now enjoy!
View full screen to ensure you can read all the recipe details.
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Plant camouflage
Expedition camouflage
Visit the Expedition storeroom and go on Expedition camouflage to learn about creatures and plants that have cunning camouflage like these stone plants - can you see them?
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Titan Arum - a real giant!
Titan Arum learning box
The Titan Arum is a very strange plant. This jungle giant has one of the largest and weirdest flower heads of any plant.
Let's find out more about its life...
This activity takes about 30 minutes to complete and is designed for upper primary and older. Click on the box and enter to find out more.
This is designed to work on tablets and computers. Make sure you have the sound on!
Plain text version of Titan Arum - a real giant in case you are unable to use the above interactive version for any reason.
A Titan Arum art activity
First, watch this short video:NewReekie2: Titan arum public art mosaic (short, 2017) from Wild Leaf Reels on Vimeo.
Text description of above video
Activity: Drawing Giants
This art activity is inspired by the giant size of the Titan Arum.
We often find it easier to draw small but harder to scale the size up. This activity gives you a method to help you take a small picture and turn it into something bigger. View on your computer or tablet or print out.
Accessible version that is easier to read or for a screenreader to use.