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This summer, an unusually high number of butterflies are attracting attention in Jena’s gardens. Known as migratory moths, these insects hover in front of flowers like small hummingbirds to feed on nectar.
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Tag der offenen Gärten in Jena invites visitors to explore 18 private and public garden facilities, including five new participants.
On June 14, 2026, the Botanischer Garten Jena will host its 18th Plant Rarities Exchange, featuring over 30 exhibitors, exotic flora, and practical visitor services like ‘plant parking’.
The Jena City Forestry Office and the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Thüringen (SDW) invite you to the next edition of the lecture series “Waldgeflüster” on March 26, 2026, focusing on practical tips for biodiversity in home gardens.
Jena, March 12, 2026. Those wishing to strengthen biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive professional support: The Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a special basic course this coming Saturday on the creation and maintenance of nature-oriented front gardens, terraces, and balconies.
Jena, March 10, 2026 – Anyone wishing to promote biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive practical and theoretical guidance: the Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a basic course on the near-natural design of green oases in urban spaces.