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

Wild Diversity in the Garden: A Lively Art Experience of Nature in Erlangen

At the Botanical Garden Erlangen, the exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden opens the eyes to that nature which is often overlooked in everyday life. The exhibition shows how rich gardens are as habitats – with fungi, mosses, micro-organisms, insects, and vertebrates that make the ecological fabric visible and create a special aesthetic experience between knowledge and perception. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

A Garden as a Space of Discovery

The exhibition understands the Botanical Garden not just as a collection of plants but as a living web of relationships. 15 large thematic panels guide visitors through ecological connections, habitats, and biodiversity. The focus is on fungi, lichens, mosses, wild bees, butterflies, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals – exactly those groups of organisms that make the garden a multifaceted natural space. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

Knowledge that Sharpens the Eye

Particularly appealing is the connection between scientific communication and vivid curation. The exhibition explains ecological relationships, shows habitats, and gives concrete tips on how to promote biodiversity in one's own garden or on the balcony. Thus, the contemplation of nature becomes a learning moment that appears both practical and artistically composed. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

The Botanical Garden as a Place of Education

The Botanical Garden of FAU uniquely combines research, teaching, education, and recreation. Its plant collections make diversity tangible, support scientific projects, and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity. As an out-of-school learning venue, it offers guided tours, group programs, and public, free garden tours on weekends. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/besuch/))

Location, Atmosphere, and Visit

The exhibition takes place outdoors and at the entrance to the greenhouses. The outdoor area is open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM during the summer months, and admission is free. The Botanical Garden is centrally located in Erlangen at Loschgestraße 1 and is a green oasis in the middle of the city. Parts of the garden are not barrier-free; accessible restrooms are located at the entrance of the greenhouses. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

For those who want to experience nature as an art experience, a space for knowledge, and a silent form of presence, Wild Diversity in the Garden provides a compelling reason to visit. The exhibition sharpens the view for the hidden, strengthens awareness of biodiversity, and invites everyone to experience the living beauty of the garden directly on-site. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

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