When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from June 12 to September 20, 2026. The listed event date is September 11, 2026, but the exhibition can be seen throughout the summer.

What is the cost of the visit?

Entry to the Botanical Garden is free.

Where is the Botanical Garden Erlangen located?

The Botanical Garden is located at Loschgestr. 1, 91054 Erlangen.

Is the exhibition accessible?

The Botanical Garden is not fully accessible in some areas. The toilets in the entrance area of the greenhouses are accessible.

Are there guided tours or educational offerings?

Yes, the Botanical Garden offers guided tours, group programs, and educational communication. Groups and school classes should register in advance.

Can the greenhouses be visited separately?

Yes, the greenhouses are open separately and complement the open air as another exhibition and experience area.

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

Name: Wild Diversity in the Garden
Start: 2026-09-11T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-11T10:00:00+02:00
Location: Botanischer Garten

Wild Diversity in the Garden: An Exhibition about the Invisible Life in Green

At the Botanical Garden Erlangen, the exhibition Wild Diversity in the Garden opens up the view for a world that often goes unnoticed: the vibrant web of fungi, mosses, tiny organisms, insects, and vertebrates that truly make gardens ecosystems. The showcase by the Association of Botanical Gardens e. V. runs from June 12 to September 20, 2026, in the open air and in the entrance area of the greenhouses, combining nature experiences, environmental education, and vivid curation into a dense aesthetic experience. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

A Garden as a Habitat, Not a Backdrop

The exhibition does not only tell of tame planting; it speaks of ecological relationships that are easily overlooked in everyday life. 15 large thematic panels introduce organism groups such as fungi, lichens, mosses, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, wild bees, wasps, and butterflies. This is complemented by references to habitats such as water points, ponds, and streams, as well as to exotic species in the garden and neobiota. This creates an impressive panorama of biodiversity in urban and private green spaces. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

Knowledge that Directly Relates to Life

Particularly convincing is the connection between research and practice. The exhibition picks up on the BioBlitz 2025, during which a large number of species were documented in botanical gardens, translating this scientific observation into understandable, everyday impulses. Fact sheets on habitats and specific tips for balconies and gardens show how biodiversity can be promoted. Thus, the observation of an exhibition becomes a cultural education experience with ecological benefits. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))

The Botanical Garden as a Place of Calm and Knowledge

The Botanical Garden of FAU has been rooted in the center of Erlangen since 1829 and sees itself as a green oasis in the city. The open air is seasonally accessible, free of charge, and the greenhouses complement the tour as a protected indoor space for further discoveries. The garden also offers guided tours, group programs, and accessibility-related information for planning visits. The exhibition atmosphere uniquely connects botanical collection, scientific communication, and sensory perception. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/besuch/))

Conclusion

Wild Diversity in the Garden focuses on the great, often invisible interconnection of species. Those who visit the exhibition live experience biodiversity not as an abstract concept but as a lively, surprising, and inspiring space between research, nature, and aesthetic experience. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wants to see gardens in a new light and connect environmental education with a true artistic experience of perception. ([botanischer-garten.fau.de](https://www.botanischer-garten.fau.de/events/ausstellung-wilde-vielfalt-im-garten/))