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The Venus Flytrap: Arthur Dobbs' Most Curious Discovery

Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ
Poster for A Dobbs event, Most curious discovery

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Join horticulturist Kelly Doak for an engaging public session exploring the science behind one of nature's most extraordinary botanical inventions — how it senses, snaps, and survives. Held as part of the Arthur Dobbs programme for America 250, the event blends local heritage with hands-on science, bringing Dobbs' curiosity about the natural world to life.

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Season (13 June 2026)
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Saturday11:00 - 12:15

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