Is the exhibition free?

Yes, the exhibition is accessible free of charge.

Where does the exhibition take place?

In the Botanical Garden of FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, in the open air and at the entrance to the greenhouses.

How long does the exhibition run?

From June 12, 2026, to September 20, 2026.

What are the opening hours?

The open-air area is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and the greenhouses from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Is the visit suitable for families and groups?

Yes, the exhibition is designed as an illustrative educational offering for nature enthusiasts, families, and school groups.

Is the Botanical Garden barrier-free?

Information on individual areas of accessibility will follow; the garden considers itself as an educational and visiting place with publicly accessible areas.

Wild Diversity in the Garden: Botanical Discoveries in the Lively Open Air

Name: Wild Diversity in the Garden
Start: 2026-06-12T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Botanischer Garten

Wild Diversity in the Garden: When the Botanical Garden Becomes a Habitat

The exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden at the Botanical Garden of Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg opens the eyes to those living beings that truly bring gardens to life. Fungi, mosses, microorganisms, insects and vertebrates are not presented here as footnotes but as part of a finely entwined ecosystem. The exhibition shows ecological connections that are easily overlooked in everyday life and combines natural science education with an aesthetic experience in the open air. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

A Garden Full of Relationships

Not only the plant is at the center, but the web of life that surrounds it. The exhibition makes visible how food, habitats, and shelter in botanical gardens and private gardens interconnect. The educational approach is particularly strong: Thematic panels on fungi, lichens, mosses, wild bees, butterflies, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles create a precise picture of urban biodiversity. Thus, a walk becomes a reflection on nature itself. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

Knowledge That Becomes Tangible

The Botanical Garden of FAU considers itself a place of research, teaching, and education with a high standard for environmental education and cultural mediation. This is precisely where the strength of this exhibition lies: It explains ecological relationships, shows habitats, and offers concrete suggestions for one's own garden or balcony. The exhibition is linked to the BioBlitz 2025, during which species diversity was documented in botanical gardens in a citizen science format. This makes the exhibition an example of contemporary cultural mediation between science and the public. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

Exhibition Atmosphere Between Open Air and Greenhouse

The location significantly shapes the experience: Open-air areas, entrance zones, and the close proximity to living plants create an open, calm, and simultaneously enlightening environment. The exhibition is located in the open air and at the entrance to the greenhouses, inviting visitors to not only observe nature but to decode its diversity. Those who linger here experience an exhibition that connects education, nature experience, and contemplative perception. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

For Families, Nature Enthusiasts, and Everyone Who Looks Closely

Particularly valuable is the low access to high complexity: The topics are scientifically grounded but clearly communicated. The exhibition is suitable for families, school groups, garden enthusiasts, and all those who want to experience biodiversity not abstractly but concretely. The format makes the Botanical Garden a place of cultural education where nature is experienced not decoratively, but as a living system. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

Conclusion: Wild Diversity in the Garden is an exhibition for all who do not view nature superficially but want to understand connections. Between species diversity, urban nature, and botanical research, an impressive artistic experience of a different kind emerges: calm, educational, and highly relevant. A visit is definitely worthwhile. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))