When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from August 10, 2026; according to garden information, the presentation period is planned until September 20, 2026.

What is the entrance fee?

Entry to the Botanical Garden is free.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Botanical Garden of FAU, Loschgestr. 1, 91054 Erlangen.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes, the exhibition is aimed at nature-interested visitors and conveys content in an illustrative and understandable manner.

Are there tours or educational offerings?

The Botanical Garden offers tours and educational programs; current dates and formats are published on the website.

What are the opening hours?

The open air is open depending on the season, the greenhouses are accessible from Tuesday to Sunday.

Wild Diversity in the Garden Shows Hidden Natural Wonders at the Botanical Garden Erlangen

Name: Wild Diversity in the Garden
Start: 2026-08-10T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Botanischer Garten

Wild Diversity in the Garden: An Exhibition about the Hidden Life between Beds and Leaves

At the Botanical Garden Erlangen, the exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden brings the often-overlooked beauty of biological diversity to the forefront. Fungi, mosses, insects, microorganisms, birds, mammals, as well as amphibians and reptiles appear not as marginal figures, but as key players in a living ecosystem.

An Artistic Experience of Nature that Sharpens Perception

The exhibition opens the space for an aesthetic experience that connects science and perception. Between the open air and the greenhouse entrance, perspectives on forms, structures, and ecological relationships emerge, which are easily overlooked in everyday life. 15 thematic panels guide visitors through habitats, species groups, and connections that make the garden experience a living organism.

Between Biodiversity, Education, and Aha Moments

The thematic focus is on ecological aspects and the question of how to promote species diversity in one’s own garden or on the balcony. The exhibition conveys, in a culturally educational and factually grounded manner, how closely plants, partners, and adversaries are interconnected. The result is a clever combination of nature observation, environmental education, and illustrative curation.

From BioBlitz to Exhibition

Inspired by a BioBlitz action from botanical gardens, the presentation makes visible how rich urban green spaces are in life. Visitors encounter an exhibition that translates scientific findings into an understandable, immediate form. Thus, the Botanical Garden becomes a place where research, teaching, and cultural education come together.

Why Visiting is Worthwhile

Wild Diversity in the Garden offers not just plain informational text but a concentrated artistic experience of nature observation. Those who wish to consciously experience the interplay of light, plants, wildlife, and habitats will find an exhibition here with lasting impact. The visit is worthwhile for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to see biodiversity with new eyes.

A visit to the Botanical Garden Erlangen promises fresh perspectives, well-founded knowledge, and an inspiring encounter with the living diversity right on your doorstep. This exhibition should be experienced on-site.