Plant Day 18 May
Plants are fascinating

From tiny seeds planted in the soil, an array of wondrous green possibilities can arise – from small herbs to big trees, from decorative flowers to substantial crops which nourish all animals and mankind giving continued life to our amazing planet. Plant biologists estimate the total number of plant species to be approximately 250,000. Through our coordinated plant day campaign across the globe, we hope to nurture many virtual and constantly germinating seeds in the collective minds of the public worldwide with a compelling message that plant science is of critical importance to the social and environmental landscape now and in the future.

NEWS

Give Dahlias a Last Bloom Before Winter at the University of Latvia Botanical Garden🍂

Oct 16, 2026 -

🌸 Celebrate the last dahlias of the season! On Friday, 16 October, from 14:00 to 16:00, the University of Latvia Botanical Garden invites visitors to take part in preparing dahlias for winter. Everyone will have the opportunity to cut and take home their favourite blooms from the last dahlias of the season — a lovely […]

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Pumpkins and Peppers 2026: A Celebration of Colourful Plant Diversity🎃🌶️

Oct 16, 2026 -

Celebrate the colourful abundance of the gardening season at the exhibition “Pumpkins and Peppers 2026”, taking place from 21–25 October 2026 | 10:00–17:00 | at the Latvian National Museum of Natural History, Riga, Latvia 🎃🌶️ Visitors can admire an impressive harvest, explore hundreds of varieties, vote for their favourite pumpkin and perhaps even win a […]

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🌿🔬BotaFLORA: 2nd Botanical Showcase – Discover the Fascinating World of Plants (Brazil)

Oct 16, 2026 -

How much can we discover by looking more closely at plants? 🌿 On 22 October BotaFLORA, an outreach project of the Federal Institute of Pernambuco (IFPE), invites visitors to explore the amazing diversity of the plant world through an interactive, themed exhibition. At dedicated observation and hands-on activity stations, visitors can use magnifying glasses and microscopes […]

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Autumn Hike in the Ravine Forest: Discover the Secrets of the Woods (Latvia)🌳

Oct 15, 2026 -

🍂🌳 17 October | Strazde Parish, Talsi Municipality, Latvia There are still a few places available for this autumn adventure in the forest! Join botanist and nature expert Agnese Priede, forester and forest storyteller Agnis Graudulis, and bird expert Līga Aukšmuksta for a guided hike through the fascinating forest landscape around Oksle. The hike will […]

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Historic Gardens and Gardens in Historic Settings: Celebrating Garden Heritage (Latvia)

Oct 15, 2026 -

On 2 October, the international forum “Historic Gardens and Gardens in Historic Settings” brought together a wide audience and outstanding speakers for an inspiring day dedicated to garden heritage, landscape design and the enduring relationship between people and gardens. Experts from Latvia, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Finland and Japan shared their knowledge and experience of […]

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🌿 FoPD2026 reaches 700 events worldwide!

Oct 14, 2026 -

700 events celebrating the fascination of plants — and counting! 🌱🎉 We are delighted to announce that the Fascination of Plants Day 2026 initiative has reached an incredible milestone: 700 events registered worldwide! Our 700th event brings us today to Serbia, where Novi Sad Is Blooming 2026 highlights the importance of citizen science in discovering […]

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