Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden Erlangen: Experience Nature as an Exhibition
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Wild Diversity in the Garden: An Exhibition About the Hidden Life Between Beds and Leaves
In the Botanical Garden Erlangen, the exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden opens up the view for those forms of life that are often overlooked in well-maintained facilities. From June 12 to September 20, 2026, a special art experience unfolds here: not as a classic art hall, but as a living learning place where nature observation, ecological education, and aesthetic experience intertwine.
A Garden as a Multivoiced Habitat
The exhibition focuses on fungi, mosses, microorganisms, insects, and vertebrates, showing how closely these groups of organisms are connected with plants, soil, and water. The Botanical Garden becomes an open work observation of the living: Each station tells of biodiversity, hidden interactions, and habitats that often remain concealed in daily life.
Knowledge that Sharpens Perception
The exhibition is based on a BioBlitz action from 2025, during which over 4700 species were documented in Botanical Gardens. This scientifically grounded foundation lends authority and depth to the presentation. Profiles of individual habitats and practical tips for one's own garden or balcony connect museum education with concrete cultural education and invite visitors to not only admire biodiversity but also to promote it.
Between Outdoor and Greenhouse
The exhibition is located in the open air and at the entrance to the greenhouses. This creates a special spatial effect: Light, wind, plant shapes, and small ecological details shape the atmosphere as much as the didactic clarity of the presentation. Those who walk through the garden experience the exhibition not in isolation, but in interplay with the location, season, and vibrant vegetation.
Guided Tours and Educational Offers
The program of the Botanical Garden includes public tours and additional educational offers. There are also accompanying tours planned for the exhibition, including the tour with Katrin Simon through the exhibition and open air. The place has always understood itself as a learning site for adults, children, school classes, and groups, making the visit a deepened cultural experience beyond the mere walk.
Practical Information for Your Visit
The Botanical Garden of FAU is located at Loschgestr. 1 in 91054 Erlangen. The outdoor area is open daily during the season, and the greenhouses are also open at fixed times. Admission is free. Thus, the exhibition offers an easy access to nature, science, and communication – ideal for a spontaneous visit as well as for a planned excursion.
Conclusion: Wild Diversity in the Garden is an exhibition for all who want to not only see nature but understand it. It connects biodiversity, garden culture, and illustrative knowledge transfer to create an impressive visit experience. A walk through the Botanical Garden is particularly worthwhile right now – for anyone who wants to discover the hidden life with new eyes.
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