Saturday, 31 October, 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 1 November, 9 am to 4.30 pm
Bird Show
Venue: Chemnitz Botanical Gardens, Leipziger Straße 147
Admission: 3 euros
Finches, parrots and parakeets will be on display in just under 30 aviaries and display cases. Breeders will provide information on the birds’ way of life, breeding and their status as endangered species 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 Bird Breeders’ and Bird Lovers’ Association e. V.
Thursday, 12 November, 5.00 pm
My Travels in Italy – Landscapes, Culture, Flora and Fauna on Holiday Trips – Talk by Ulrich Schuster
Venue: Main building, Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147
Admission: free, donations welcome
Experience Italy in a different light: in this talk, Ulrich Schuster takes participants on a journey to his favourite spots amongst mountains, coastlines and olive groves. Discover the beauty of Italian landscapes and the diversity of its flora and fauna.
An event organised by the Friends of the Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association
Sunday, 15 November, 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Discovering Spices – Aroma, Effects and Enjoyment – Seminar with Cornelia Römer
Venue: Main Building, Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147
Admission: 50 euros including materials; register at www.stonewood-kraeuter.de
Smell, taste, marvel:
In this course, participants will immerse themselves in the aromatic world of spices and create exquisite handmade pralines using various herbs and wild fruits.
An event organised by the Friends of Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association
Thursday, 19 November, 4.00 pm
The Exotic Island of Madeira – Impressions from the Funchal Botanical Garden – Lecture by Julian Böhme
Venue: Main Building, Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147
Admission: free, donations welcome
A glimpse behind the scenes of a tropical plant paradise: in this talk, a trainee gardener will recount his work placement at the Funchal Botanical Garden on Madeira. Find out more about working with exotic plants, everyday gardening life in subtropical conditions, and fascinating insights into nature, culture and garden design on the ‘Island of Flowers’, Madeira.
An event organised by the Friends of the Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association
Saturday and Sunday, 21 and 22 November, 10 am to 5 pm
Christmas crafts
Venue: Main building, Chemnitz Botanical Garden, Leipziger Straße 147
Admission: free, but there is a charge for craft materials.
Assemble and paint your own wooden kits. Make Christmas decorations, Advent wreaths and much more.
An event organised by the Friends of Chemnitz Botanical Garden Association (Förderverein Botanischer Garten Chemnitz e. V.)
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