Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden Erlangen: Experience Nature Anew
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Wild Diversity in the Garden: An Exhibition about Hidden Life in Nature
In the Botanical Garden of Erlangen, the exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden opens a view on that nature which is often overlooked in everyday life. The exhibition runs from June 12 to September 20, 2026, during regular opening hours and is freely accessible. It makes visible how rich gardens are as habitats for fungi, mosses, insects, vertebrates, and microorganisms. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/files/2026/03/Palmenblatt-1-2026-2_web.pdf))
Gardens as Hotspots of Biodiversity
The exhibition focuses not only on ornamental plants and carefully tended beds but also on the inconspicuous network of ecological relationships. Through exciting examples, it shows how much botanical gardens and private gardens thrive on biodiversity and why this diversity goes far beyond the planted vegetation. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/files/2026/03/Palmenblatt-1-2026-2_web.pdf))
An Artistic Experience of Nature Observation
Walking through the presentation, visitors experience not a classic art gallery but an aesthetic experience with natural scientific precision. The exhibition connects scientific communication with sensory engagement with the works: forms, structures, micro-habitats, and ecological connections create a quiet yet compelling panorama of the living. ([stadtteilarbeit-erlangen.de](https://stadtteilarbeit-erlangen.de/kulturpunkt-bruck/veranstaltungen/veranstaltung/?VID=417526&zeit=2026-06-25+08%3A00))
Botanical Garden Erlangen as a Living Learning Place
The Botanical Garden Erlangen is located in the Schlossgarten, covers about 20,000 square meters, and serves both academic teaching and recreation. With its greenhouses, the Neischl Cave, and seasonal opening hours, it is a place where cultural education, natural sciences, and visitor interest come together in a special way. ([botanischer-garten.org](https://www.botanischer-garten.org/botanischer-garten-erlangen/))
Guided Tours and In-Depth Insights
In addition to the exhibition, a guided tour of the Wild Diversity in the Garden exhibition is announced. This provides an additional educational layer, exploring ecological relationships, groups of organisms, and hidden biodiversity more closely. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/files/2026/03/Palmenblatt-1-2026-2_web.pdf))
Admission Free and Open to All
Especially attractive: Admission is free. This makes the exhibition suitable for families, school classes, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to discover nature as a cultural experience. The combination of low-threshold access and substantive depth makes the visit a highly recommended experience in the summer of 2026. ([stadtteilarbeit-erlangen.de](https://stadtteilarbeit-erlangen.de/kulturpunkt-bruck/veranstaltungen/veranstaltung/?VID=417526&zeit=2026-06-25+08%3A00))
Conclusion: Wild Diversity in the Garden connects nature observation, environmental education, and quiet enthusiasm for the invisible in the visible. Those who visit the Botanical Garden Erlangen will experience an exhibition that sharpens the view and makes the garden readable as a living cosmos anew. A visit on-site is definitely worth it. ([stadtteilarbeit-erlangen.de](https://stadtteilarbeit-erlangen.de/kulturpunkt-bruck/veranstaltungen/veranstaltung/?VID=417526&zeit=2026-06-25+08%3A00))
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- Website: http://www.botanischer-garten.uni-erlangen.de
