Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden Erlangen
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Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden Erlangen: An exhibition about the hidden life in green spaces
The exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden opens the eyes to those beings that truly bring gardens to life. At the Botanical Garden of Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, visitors encounter mushrooms, mosses, insects, microscopic organisms, and vertebrates as part of a finely woven ecosystem. The presentation combines aesthetic experience with ecological education, making visible how rich even familiar garden spaces are. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))
An artistic experience between nature observation and knowledge transfer
The exhibition is not a classic art show, but a cultural and scientific educational staging of biodiversity. 15 large thematic panels guide through ecological relationships, habitats, and species diversity. The curatorial approach focuses on clear communication, illustrative examples, and practical tips for balconies, private gardens, and open fields. This creates a concentrated artistic experience of nature observation that combines knowledge and wonder. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))
Mushrooms, Mosses, Pollinators: The Silent Network of the Garden
The thematic focuses include mushrooms as key organisms, lichens as sensitive environmental indicators, mosses, birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, as well as wild bees, wasps, and butterflies. Additionally, aquatic habitats, exotics in the garden, and the relationship between flowers and pollinators are covered. The exhibition shows not only individual species but a living network of forms, functions, and dependencies. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))
Educational program with an Aha-effect
The exhibition is rooted in a BioBlitz, during which thousands of species were documented in over 30 gardens in 2025. This citizen science background lends scientific authority to the display and makes it accessible to a broad audience. As an out-of-school learning place, the Botanical Garden imparts knowledge about ecological relationships, sustainable actions, and responsible interactions with nature and the environment. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))
Location, Atmosphere, and Visitor Experience
The exhibition takes place outdoors and in the entrance area of the greenhouses. Thus, it unfolds its effect directly in the garden space, amidst light, plant diversity, and seasonal dynamics. The Botanical Garden Erlangen is centrally located at Loschgestraße 1 and has several entrances. The result is a calm, focused exhibition experience with immediate reference to nature. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))
Conclusion
Wild Diversity in the Garden invites you to sharpen your perspective and revisit the garden as a complex living space. Anyone who wants to not only understand biodiversity but also experience it in an inspiring exhibition atmosphere should definitely visit this exhibition live at the Botanical Garden Erlangen. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))
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