Meet Fern the diplodocus, star of a Natural History Museum garden redesign

Fern headshot ©The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London

The golden dinosaur is the main attraction in a garden makeover that looks set to inspire young ecologists, Mary Richards writes

Thanks to an inspiring redesign, the Natural History Museum’s grounds now provide a suitably theatrical setting for Alfred Waterhouse’s wonderful building, plus a new prehistoric-themed accessible entrance way.

Not only that, but the museum’s overlooked wildlife garden has been transformed into a living outdoor exhibit, where young people can enjoy  practical lessons in biodiversity while museum scientists study urban nature using the latest technology.

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