The Hidden Gardens
description: Discover how the old Coplawhill Tramworks has been transformed into a lush green haven, a sanctuary for humans and wildlife alike. A work of art in themselves, the gardens also host art works and artistic activities, alongside their neighbour, the Tramway. The site of the old Coplawhill Tramworks was transformed into a lush green haven, a sanctuary from the city bustle for humans and wildlife alike. As well as a green space the Hidden Gardens are a work of art in themselves, and host art works and artistic activities. This year we will be collaborating with the Tramway in presenting opportunities for young people to earn an �Arts Award Discover�, an award open to children and young people aged up to 25, encouraging them to participate in arts activities, research artists and their work, and share their arts discoveries. The activity will be creating cyanotypes, an early form of photography, under the guidance of an artist. You can create your own keepsake card by making creative wax rubbings of textures and materials found in the gardens. You can take part in wildlife activities including a Bioblitz, a fun interactive survey of wildlife in the garden. Every discovery made during a Bioblitz is recorded and submitted to local wildlife record centres and the National Biodiversity Network.� All the information collected will help to shed light on how wildlife on our land is changing and how best to protect it. You can take home plants, seed packets and produce for a donation from The Hidden Gardens plant kiosk. This event is delivered in partnership with our friends and neighbours at RSPB, Tramway and Glasgow Natural History Society. �
source: glasgow
date: 2003
type: Museum