How do plants convert light into energy? And how do they respond to extreme conditions such as heat, drought and heavy rainfall? During an excursion to Wageningen, 250 secondary school pupils received answers to these questions on Wednesday, 16 April. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and the Jan IngenHousz Institute conducted guided tours, […]

EAFIT University, Medellin, Colombia, will be hosting a campus tour and a botanical illustration workshop on May 21st 2025. An opportunity to explore the plant world from two perspectives—science and art. 🔍 15:00–17:00 • Guided tour of the campus to identify the local flora • Visit to the EAFIT biology laboratory and palaeobotanical collection 🎨 […]

Two initiatives took place in Brazil for the Fascination of Plants Day 2024 (FoPD). On May 18, the Instituto Nacional da Mata Atlântica (INMA) in Santa Teresa, Brazil, celebrated FoPD with engaging activities focused on plant diversity and its importance. Events included art workshops, a plant-hunting circuit, and exhibitions showcasing plant-related curiosities, all set in […]

Today we are delighted to publish our Fascination of Plants Day 2024 Success Stories which provide an insight into the wide range of inspiring events about plants held across the world last year. The seventh biennial international Fascination of Plants Day was a huge global success with over 670 interactive events across 65 countries engaging […]

‘Plant Power Day’ was held at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden. Scientists from the University of Dundee and the James Hutton Institute created exciting science-related activities focused on plants. Over 800 visitors attended and the fantastic weather encouraged visitors to stay and explore the wider gardens. Feedback: “The pleasant welcoming staff; really interesting topics […]

On June 4th, the Uvandje project was launched. The project is an initiative of the University Mandume Ya Ndemufayo, in short collaboration with the environmental node of ASA-Huíla, an NGO based in Lubnago, Huíla province. The project funded by US Forest Services aims to promote the reproduction of native seeds for reforestation programmes in Angola. […]