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A historical weeping beech, approximately 120 to 140 years old, collapsed in the Botanischer Garten Jena during the night to Thursday. The tree, located at the Fürstengraben, had lost its stability due to root rot.
Colorful awakening in the center of Jena: This year’s butterfly season has officially begun at the Botanischer Garten. Visitors can now once again observe a wide variety of tropical butterflies up close in the climate-controlled greenhouse.
A 150-year-old copper beech in Jena’s city center is slated for removal due to severe fungal decay. The tree at the intersection of Fürstengraben and Bibliotheksweg poses a safety risk to the public.
Jena offers a diverse program for the winter holidays, ranging from the musical “Aladin” at the Volkshaus to a rustic campfire experience in the Jenaer Forst.