Monday, 15 June, 4.30 pm
Promoting insects, preserving diversity: iNUVERSUMM initiative in the Botanical Garden.
Location: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147, meeting point in front of the main building
Participation: free of charge
Opening and presentation of the newly created insect-friendly habitats.
In 2026, BUND and the Botanical Garden are working together with the active support of NaturGarten e. V. to create visualisations of insect-friendly gardens. Guided tour along the area; presentation of the measures already implemented and further ideas.
An event organised by NABU Erzgebirge.
Thursday, 18 June, 5 p.m.
Medicinal plants - guided tour with Mirjam Metzner
Location: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147, meeting point in front of the main building
Participation: free of charge, a donation is requested
From the meadow to the medicine cabinet - on this herbal tour we reveal the green secrets of sage, yarrow & co. Let yourself be inspired, sniff, marvel and maybe even "heal" a little!
An event organised by the Förderverein Botanischer Garten Chemnitz e. V.
Sunday, 21 June, 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Distillation of plant waters - seminar
Location: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147, NABU bungalow
Participation: 90 euros incl. material costs, registration at https://www.stonewood-kraeuter.de/seminare/
We will make plant waters using simple ingredients that can be found in every kitchen and also distil them using a copper still. We may also be able to extract some essential oil.
This can be used to make natural cosmetic products or for flavouring in the kitchen.
An event organised by the Förderverein Botanischer Garten Chemnitz e. V.
Thursday, 24 June, 5 p.m.
Scent in the garden - guided tour with Jeanette Quegwer
Location: Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147, meeting point in front of the main building
Participation: free of charge, a donation is requested
There's something in the air here! From the scent of roses to peppermint - join us on a fragrant journey of discovery through the Botanical Garden. Learn how versatile plants can "smell" and sniff your way through a world full of surprises.
An event organised by the Förderverein Botanischer Garten Chemnitz e. V.