Saturday, 3 October, 10 am to 5.30 pm
Sunday, 4 October, 9 am to 4 pm
Identifying plants and understanding nature – weekend seminar with Dr Rita Lüder and Frank Lüder
Venue: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147
Fee: 240 euros, register at www.stonewood-kraeuter.de
Discover the fascinating world of plants. This seminar introduces you to the basics of plant identification and explores the biology, ecology and taxonomy of plants. Whether for educational work, nature or herbal education, or your own professional development – here you will deepen your knowledge in a well-founded and practical way.
An event organised by the Friends of the Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association
Wednesday, 14 October, 11.00 am
Reptiles and amphibians in the Botanical Garden’s vivarium –
Guided tour with Katrin Großer – Autumn half-term activity
Venue: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147, meeting point in front of the main building
Admission: free, donations welcome
In the Botanical Garden’s vivarium, visitors can admire a wide variety of amphibians, fish and reptiles, as well as arthropods and insects.
The guided tour offers insights into the world of these animals and provides information on their care and distinctive characteristics.
An event organised by the Friends of Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association
Friday and Saturday, 16 and 17 October, 10 am to 6 pm on both days
Sunday, 18 October, 10 am to 5 pm
Orchid Show
Venue: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147
Admission: €5, concessions €3, children free
Welcome to the Orchid Show – a fascinating journey into the world of exotic flowers. Discover the impressive diversity of orchids with their extraordinary shapes, vibrant colours and delicate fragrances. Look forward to artistic displays, rare species from all over the world and inspiring insights into the beauty of this special family of plants.
An event organised by the German Orchid Society (Deutsche Orchideen Gesellschaft e. V.)
Monday, 19 October, 10.00 am
Animal feeding and guided tour of the animal enclosures at the Botanical Garden
Venue: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147, meeting point in front of the main building
Admission: free, donations welcome
On this guided tour, you will learn which animals are kept here at the Chemnitz Botanical Garden, how they live and what makes them special.
An event organised by the Friends of the Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association
Wednesday, 21 October, 11.00 am
Reptiles and amphibians in the Botanical Garden’s vivarium –
Guided tour with Katrin Großer – Autumn half-term activity
Venue: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147, meeting point in front of the main building
Admission: free, donations welcome
In the Botanical Garden’s vivarium, visitors can admire a wide variety of amphibians, fish and reptiles, as well as arthropods and insects. The guided tour offers insights into the world of these animals and provides information on their care and distinctive characteristics.
An event organised by the Friends of Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association
Sunday, 25 October, 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Healing Root – Comfrey – Seminar with Cornelia Römer
Venue: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147, NABU Bungalow
Admission: 50 euros, including materials
Registration: at www.stonewood-kraeuter.de
Comfrey is one of the most time-honoured plants for joints, muscles and skin. In this course, we will make a high-quality ointment that serves as an effective home remedy for various problems affecting the musculoskeletal system.
An event organised by the Friends of Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association (Förderverein Botanischer Garten Chemnitz e. V.)
Saturday, 31 October, 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 1 November, 9 am to 4.30 pm
Bird watching
Venue: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147
Admission: 3 euros
Finches, parrots and parakeets will be on display in just under 30 aviaries and display cases. Breeders will be on hand to provide information about the birds’ lifestyles, breeding and their status in the wild. Further information will be provided on display boards. You can also learn a great deal about species conservation through breeding in our aviaries. This event is designed to spark an interest in the world of birds, particularly among children and young people.
An event organised by the 1st Chemnitz Association of Bird Breeders and Bird Lovers e. V.