Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden Erlangen: Experience Nature Anew

Wild Diversity in the Garden: An Exhibition about the Hidden Life Right Outside Your Door

At the Botanical Garden of Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, the exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden opens eyes to those living beings that truly make gardens come alive. Fungi, mosses, microorganisms, insects, and vertebrates emerge here as part of a multifaceted ecosystem that is often overlooked in daily work observation. The exhibition runs from June 12 to September 20, 2026, in the open air and at the entrance to the greenhouses. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/2026/06/08/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

An Artistic Experience of Nature Observation

This exhibition is not just an information space, but an aesthetic experience in the sense of slow, attentive perception. The exhibition links ecological contexts with illustrative examples and makes visible how plants, animals, and inconspicuous organisms interact in gardens. The presentation focuses on clear communication, vibrant imagery, and an educational approach that stages nature as a space for discovery. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/2026/06/08/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

Knowledge that Allows for a New Reading of the Garden

At its core are ecological relationships, habitats, and tips for one’s own garden or balcony. Supplementary profiles introduce various groups of organisms and create access between science, museum education, and practical environmental education. The Botanical Garden sees itself as a university learning place and as a space for dialogue between research and the public. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/2026/06/08/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

A Garden in the Sign of Biodiversity

The curated presentation connects to a citizen science perspective: The exhibition refers to the BioBlitz 2025, during which over 30 gardens documented 4717 species in 52062 observations. Thus, the exhibition combines botanical education with current debates about biodiversity, urban nature, and the importance of gardens as habitats. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/2026/06/08/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

Visitor Experience at the Botanical Garden Erlangen

The Botanical Garden is located at Loschgestraße 1 in 91054 Erlangen and belongs to FAU. The open-air section is open daily, and entry is free; for the garden, there are also notices regarding access, parking, and limited accessibility of certain paths. The exhibition is thus ideal for an inspiring walk between the open-air area, greenhouse section, and scientific garden culture. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/))

Anyone wishing to experience nature as an artistic experience, a knowledge space, and a silent form of presence should visit this exhibition in person. Wild Diversity in the Garden sharpens the focus on what grows, crawls, lives, and makes the garden a cultural space in the hidden. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/2026/06/08/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

Official Channels of the Botanical Garden Erlangen:

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• YouTube: no official profile found
• Website: https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/

Sources:

• Exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden - Botanical Garden Erlangen
• Botanical Garden Erlangen - Homepage
• FAU Social Media Address Book
• Botanical Garden Erlangen - Archive Homepage