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Some like it wet

On September 15, 2018, visitors to the Botanical Garden will learn all about water ponds

Freiburg, Sep 11, 2018

Some like it wet

Photo: Peter Mesenholl

What tricks have plants and animals adapted to life on and in the water? This and many other questions about the lives of water dwellers will be answered by gardening director Dirk Rohleder during a guided tour of the water habitats within the Botanical Garden at the University of Freiburg. The tour focuses on the three lily ponds, one of which is heated. The ponds are the habitat of various aquatic plants as well as animals, including frogs, pond skaters and ducks.

  • What: tour

  • When: September 15, 2018, 2pm

  • Where:
    Botanical Garden
    Main entrance, Greenhouse
    Schänzlestraße 1
    79104 Freiburg

  • The event is open to the general public.

  • Host: Botanical Garden, Freunde & Förderer des Botanischen Gartens (Friends & Patrons of the Botanical Garden)

  • Contact information: , Tel.: +49 (0)761 40165-1407

  • No registration is required.

  • There is a contribution of 3 euros, which benefits the Botanical Garden. For children and adolescents up to the age of 16 as well as the members of the friends and supporters of the Botanical Garden, participation is free.

  • The tour will be held in German.

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