Posts about plants of the Wielkopolska National Park

Conducted by: dr hab. Monika Szczecińska, prof. UWM, Dr. Katarzyna Krawczyk

On the occasion of the Fascinating Plant Day, we cordially invite you to a series of field workshops called “Forest through the eyes of a botanist”. During a walk together, we will tell participants about natural curiosities, show species of medicinal and edible plants, and look at exceptionally interesting and particularly beautiful plants.

Place: Kortowski Forest and Kortowski Park; meeting at the Kortowski pier

Conducted by: Patryk Wiśniewski

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of plant pollen at our workshops! Did you know that plant pollen can be used in fields such as criminology? Discover the secrets of nature by observing microscopic pollen grains. Can you recognize whether they come from a pine, a birch, a sunflower or a poppy? Come and join our adventure of exploring the diversity of the amazing world of plants!

Conducted by: Patryk Wiśniewski

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of plant pollen at our workshops! Did you know that plant pollen can be used in fields such as criminology? Discover the secrets of nature by observing microscopic pollen grains. Can you recognize whether they come from a pine, a birch, a sunflower or a poppy? Come and join our adventure of exploring the diversity of the amazing world of plants!

Conducted by: dr hab. Monika Szczecińska, prof. UWM, Dr. Katarzyna Krawczyk

On the occasion of the Fascinating Plant Day, we cordially invite you to a series of field workshops called “Forest through the eyes of a botanist”. During a walk together, we will tell participants about natural curiosities, show species of medicinal and edible plants, and look at exceptionally interesting and particularly beautiful plants.

Place: Kortowski Forest and Kortowski Park; meeting at the Kortowski pier

Lecture as part of the 7th conference of the National Scientific Conference – fairy tales and fables as a subject of interdisciplinary scientific research.

Conducted by: Karol Sarnecki

Thanks to plants, many headline-grabbing criminals have been tried and sentenced, yet few people realize the enormous potential of botany as a detective tool. During the lecture, you will learn the answer to the question: How does botanical knowledge contribute to solving criminal mysteries?
Date: 06/06/2024

Link: https://meet.google.com/dts-yovo-osx

There are botanical curiosities in Kortowo that you may not have noticed before. Try your hand at finding all the points on the prepared map. You will receive a reward for finding the location and solving the tasks. Remember, you’ll need to assemble your team before heading out!

There are botanical curiosities in Kortowo that you may not have noticed before. Try your hand at finding all the points on the prepared map. You will receive a reward for finding the location and solving the tasks. Remember, you’ll need to assemble your team before heading out!

There are botanical curiosities in Kortowo that you may not have noticed before. Try your hand at finding all the points on the prepared map. You will receive a reward for finding the location and solving the tasks. Remember, you’ll need to assemble your team before heading out!

Conducted by: Ewelina Kluczyńska

June, which for students heralds the end of school and the beginning of summer holidays, in nature is a period of transition between spring and summer. In this extremely picturesque month, you can observe increased activity of pollinating insects. This time is characterized by special flowering plants, which we will have the opportunity to learn about during the classes. We will look not only at the hard work of bees, but also butterflies and other inhabitants of the Botanical Garden.

Conducted by: dr hab. Monika Szczecińska, prof. UWM, Dr. Katarzyna Krawczyk

On the occasion of the Fascinating Plant Day, we cordially invite you to a series of field workshops called “Forest through the eyes of a botanist”. During a walk together, we will tell participants about natural curiosities, show species of medicinal and edible plants, and look at exceptionally interesting and particularly beautiful plants.

Place: Kortowski Forest and Kortowski Park; meeting at the Kortowski pier

An article encouraging us to pay special attention during May walks in our Park to this extraordinary, colorful, diverse and very important world. For encouragement, a report from the Biebrza meadows near the village of Szafranek, captured by our volunteer working for the protection and monitoring of plants – Mrs. Dorota Gołaszewska. Mrs. Dorota and her friend Laura Wąsowicz have been involved in the Park’s work related to monitoring and active protection of the most valuable plants of the Biebrza National Park for several years.

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Conducted by: Halina Galera

Nowadays, the term “flower meadow” is associated with colorful carpets of flowers,
consisting of numerous plant species, most often annuals. However, it must be remembered that the fashion for flower meadows is much older.
A flower meadow, understood as a type of garden typical of the Middle Ages
Europe, had rich symbolism. This is evidenced by paintings and textiles from the 14th and 15th centuries, on the basis of which it is possible to reconstruct the appearance and species composition of the grasslands composed at that time. They consisted of low plants with beautiful flowers, almost each of which had a symbolic meaning. We will identify the species most often depicted by contemporary artists and learn their meaning, using the specific “language of flowers”

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Hosted by: Takao Ishikawa

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Conducted by: Agnieszka Mroczek

Burning plant incense is a common practice in ancient and modern cultures around the world. Also in today’s Poland, herbs, wood and resins have long been used to produce fragrant smoke. Incense had its place in both religious rituals and everyday magical practices. They were primarily assigned a cleansing and healing role. Today we know that incense smoke contains a number of volatile compounds with bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and psychoactive properties, among others. During the lecture, we will consider the actual biological and pharmacological effects (and safety) of burning aromatic plant materials obtained from fields and forests.

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Hosted by: Radosław Mazur, Małgorzata Krysiak

Did you know that plants emit light? Do you want to find out why? We will tell you about the fluorescence of chlorophyll pigments and show it live. You will also learn how to use this phenomenon in research on plant physiology.

WE INVITE YOU TO A PICNIC, WHICH THIS TIME WE DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FOR THE ARBORETUM – IN A FAIRY-TALE SCENERY OF BLOSSOMING RODODELS AND AZALEAS.
WE ADDRESS THE EVENT FOR WHOLE FAMILIES. BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WILL FIND A LOT OF ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE FUN, BUT ALSO SHOW THE FASCINATING NATURAL WORLD, MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE CLOSENESS OF MAN AND NATURE AND, FIRST OF ALL, THEY WILL BE A GREAT FORM OF SPENDING FREE TIME AMONG GREEN.

WE INVITE YOU TO A PICNIC, WHICH THIS TIME WE DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FOR THE ARBORETUM – IN A FAIRY-TALE SCENERY OF BLOSSOMING RODODELS AND AZALEAS.
WE ADDRESS THE EVENT FOR WHOLE FAMILIES. BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WILL FIND A LOT OF ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE FUN, BUT ALSO SHOW THE FASCINATING NATURAL WORLD, MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE CLOSENESS OF MAN AND NATURE AND, FIRST OF ALL, THEY WILL BE A GREAT FORM OF SPENDING FREE TIME AMONG GREEN.

WE INVITE YOU TO A PICNIC, WHICH THIS TIME WE DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FOR THE ARBORETUM – IN A FAIRY-TALE SCENERY OF BLOSSOMING RODODELS AND AZALEAS.
WE ADDRESS THE EVENT FOR WHOLE FAMILIES. BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WILL FIND A LOT OF ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE FUN, BUT ALSO SHOW THE FASCINATING NATURAL WORLD, MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE CLOSENESS OF MAN AND NATURE AND, FIRST OF ALL, THEY WILL BE A GREAT FORM OF SPENDING FREE TIME AMONG GREEN.

WE INVITE YOU TO A PICNIC, WHICH THIS TIME WE DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FOR THE ARBORETUM – IN A FAIRY-TALE SCENERY OF BLOSSOMING RODODELS AND AZALEAS.
WE ADDRESS THE EVENT FOR WHOLE FAMILIES. BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WILL FIND A LOT OF ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE FUN, BUT ALSO SHOW THE FASCINATING NATURAL WORLD, MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE CLOSENESS OF MAN AND NATURE AND, FIRST OF ALL, THEY WILL BE A GREAT FORM OF SPENDING FREE TIME AMONG GREEN.

WE INVITE YOU TO A PICNIC, WHICH THIS TIME WE DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FOR THE ARBORETUM – IN A FAIRY-TALE SCENERY OF BLOSSOMING RODODELS AND AZALEAS.
WE ADDRESS THE EVENT FOR WHOLE FAMILIES. BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WILL FIND A LOT OF ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE FUN, BUT ALSO SHOW THE FASCINATING NATURAL WORLD, MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE CLOSENESS OF MAN AND NATURE AND, FIRST OF ALL, THEY WILL BE A GREAT FORM OF SPENDING FREE TIME AMONG GREEN.

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WE INVITE YOU TO A PICNIC, WHICH THIS TIME WE DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FOR THE ARBORETUM – IN A FAIRY-TALE SCENERY OF BLOSSOMING RODODELS AND AZALEAS.
WE ADDRESS THE EVENT FOR WHOLE FAMILIES. BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WILL FIND A LOT OF ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE FUN, BUT ALSO SHOW THE FASCINATING NATURAL WORLD, MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE CLOSENESS OF MAN AND NATURE AND, FIRST OF ALL, THEY WILL BE A GREAT FORM OF SPENDING FREE TIME AMONG GREEN.

WE INVITE YOU TO A PICNIC, WHICH THIS TIME WE DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FOR THE ARBORETUM – IN A FAIRY-TALE SCENERY OF BLOSSOMING RODODELS AND AZALEAS.
WE ADDRESS THE EVENT FOR WHOLE FAMILIES. BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WILL FIND A LOT OF ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE FUN, BUT ALSO SHOW THE FASCINATING NATURAL WORLD, MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE CLOSENESS OF MAN AND NATURE AND, FIRST OF ALL, THEY WILL BE A GREAT FORM OF SPENDING FREE TIME AMONG ZI ELENI.

WE INVITE YOU TO A PICNIC, WHICH THIS TIME WE DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERIOD FOR THE ARBORETUM – IN A FAIRY-TALE SCENERY OF BLOSSOMING RODODELS AND AZALEAS.
WE ADDRESS THE EVENT FOR WHOLE FAMILIES. BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WILL FIND A LOT OF ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL HAVE FUN, BUT ALSO SHOW THE FASCINATING NATURAL WORLD, MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE CLOSENESS OF MAN AND NATURE AND, FIRST OF ALL, THEY WILL BE A GREAT FORM OF SPENDING FREE TIME AMONG GREEN.

A WALK AROUND THE GARDEN WITH A GUIDE, MEETING AT THE ORGANIZERS’ TENT, IN THE MAY PAN CLEARING.

Led by: Ewa Wachowiak-Świtała, M.A. (Department of Environmental Biology), Scientific Club of the Faculty of Biological Sciences (Karolina Gurda, Viktoriia Spilna)

We invite all people interested in the world of nature and who want to actively learn about the diversity of meadow plant species. The proposed place is rich in, among others: in the habitats of molinian meadows (variably wet), the richest plant communities of meadows, and at the same time with the largest number of rare and endangered species. It will also be an opportunity to look at the thermophilic hills and dunes, which have been around since the 19th century. ages are planned to be protected! There are economically useful, medicinal, edible, protected, rare, attractive and beautiful plants here. Fullusz is a meadow gem in the region!
Organizational information: Transport to the meeting point on your own. Near the meeting point there is a Kowalewo-Nowy Świat bus stop (Bydgoszcz-Żnin route). Cars can be left at the beginning of the nature trail or at a gas station. Please stock up on provisions and outdoor clothing. You can take Nordic walking poles, we will return partly along the same route, then you can go at your own pace. The estimated distance is approximately 10-12 km of the walking route.
The trip is addressed to a wide range of people: naturalists, families, local residents, and people actively spending time in nature. Due to the long route of the march and possible flooding in places, please adjust the age and condition of the people registered. At the request of people who register the event, certificates of participation in the Campaign will be issued.

Hosted by: Katarzyna Gieczewska, Anna Goławska, Julia Kawa

Our microscopy workshops are a fascinating encounter with the world of plants on a microscale. During the workshops, participants will have the opportunity to observe plant structures under a microscope, discovering their extraordinary diversity and beauty. Additionally, we will perform some simple staining that will allow you to better understand the structure of plants. We invite you to discover the secrets of nature together!

Conducted by: Monika Wójcik-Musiał, M.A

Classes in the form of field workshops, during which participants will learn what a valuable food base for many wild animals (mammals, birds, insects) are plants that can be found in city squares, parks and gardens. Children will learn which plants can be a source of nectar and what plants, buds, seeds and fruits birds and mammals feed on.

Conducted by: Monika Wójcik-Musiał, M.A

Classes in the form of field workshops, during which participants will learn what a valuable food base for many wild animals (mammals, birds, insects) are plants that can be found in city squares, parks and gardens. Children will learn which plants can be a source of nectar and what plants, buds, seeds and fruits birds and mammals feed on.

We will talk about why it is worth using native plant species in your garden and how to choose plants for different places. We will try to design a piece of the garden using the species discussed. And finally – a little gardening surprise! Registration classes

We will talk about why it is worth using native plant species in your garden and how to choose plants for different places. We will try to design a piece of the garden using the species discussed. And finally – a little gardening surprise!

We invite you to learn inspiring stories about plants of Slowinski National Park

Conducted by: Marcin Sulwiński

During the show, you will be able to see representatives of various groups of insectivorous plants, with different ways of catching insects. You will be able to learn where insectivorous plants occur in Poland and around the world, how they catch their prey and how to grow them at home. People who feel adept at growing insectivorous plants will be able to obtain propagules of Mexican fat plants.

Hosted by: Alicja Bukat, Aleksandra Goszcz, Katarzyna Tratkiewicz

Cyanotype is a photographic technique invented in the mid-19th century that uses the light sensitivity of iron salts. Prints made using this technique are characterized by a blue tint. Cyanotype was used to reproduce photographs, documents, maps and plans. It also gained popularity thanks to Anna Atkins and other scientists who used it to catalog plant samples. During the workshops you will be able to make your own print using negatives and dried plants.

Conducted by: dr hab. Monika Szczecińska, prof. UWM, Dr. Katarzyna Krawczyk

On the occasion of the Fascinating Plant Day, we cordially invite you to a series of field workshops called “Forest through the eyes of a botanist”. During a walk together, we will tell participants about natural curiosities, show species of medicinal and edible plants, and look at exceptionally interesting and particularly beautiful plants.

Place: Kortowski Forest and Kortowski Park; meeting at the Kortowski pier

Conducted by: Anita Murawska

Environmental biomonitoring involves the use of, among others, plants to assess the state of the environment. Thanks to them, we are able to determine air quality and soil pollution. Some of the most frequently used plants in biomonitoring research include coniferous trees, especially pine.
What is the difference between proper bioindicators and bioaccumulators? What pollutants do they store? How can we measure environmental pollution with them? Why are pine trees so important? When walking through the forest, are we able to assess the state of the environment ourselves?
We will answer these and other questions during the lecture.

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Conducted by: Danuta Solecka

The plants of our climate zone have acclimatized to the seasons and cyclically changing temperatures. In autumn, with the days getting shorter and the temperature dropping, many of them begin to accumulate reserves in the form of proteins, sugars and lipids in their cells and rebuild cellular structures. Then, at temperatures around 0°C, these plants shed leaves that could be damaged by frost, reduce the water content in their tissues and fall into a deep rest, remaining suspended until spring.
Some coniferous and herbaceous plants have adopted a different strategy – they survive the winter actively, their leaves remain green and conduct photosynthesis. This requires a variety of structural and metabolic adaptations for cells to be able to survive temperatures below 0°C despite high water content.
Increasing temperatures for both types of plants mean a return to normal activity, rapid growth and development. However, sometimes sudden spring frosts can destroy cells that have already lost their winter protective mechanisms.
Can plants protect themselves against such a disaster? We will talk about “cold gardeners” and ways to deal with spring frosts during the lecture during the online session on our website.

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Conducted by: Monika Mętrak

The foreland of the Uisu glacier in the Eastern Pamir (Tajikistan) is a very inhospitable place. Extremely low rainfall and high sunlight are accompanied by low temperatures, which determine, among others, presence of permafrost. However, even in such a place, living organisms appear – the simplest ones, forming biological soil crusts, and the more complex ones, i.e. vascular plants with growth forms specific to these conditions. During a virtual trip to the high mountains, we will learn about pioneer organisms and the secrets of scientists’ work in such difficult terrain.

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Conducted by: Marcin Sulwiński

During the show, you will be able to see representatives of various groups of insectivorous plants, with different ways of catching insects. You will be able to learn where insectivorous plants occur in Poland and around the world, how they catch their prey and how to grow them at home. People who feel adept at growing insectivorous plants will be able to obtain propagules of Mexican fat plants.

Conducted by: Anna Szakiel

Flowers have always been present in the human diet, but in recent years the scale of their culinary uses and the popularity of various flower diets have increased significantly. However, not all flowers are edible, and most lose their freshness quickly. So is it worth eating flowers?

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Hosted by: Edyta Brzóska-Wójtowicz, Iwona Grabowska-Kowalik

Plant scaffolds in biomedical engineering is a fascinating research branch that uses natural plant materials to create load-bearing structures (scaffolds) used in bioengineering and regenerative therapy. The scaffold is a key element in tissue engineering because it provides support for cells and enables their proper arrangement, proliferation and differentiation. Using plant materials as scaffolds has many advantages, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, ease of access, and low cost. One of the popular plant materials used in biomedical engineering is cellulose. Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls and can be modified to obtain various properties such as porosity, mechanical strength and biodegradability. Cellulose scaffolds can potentially be used, among others, for the regeneration of bones, skin and nerves. The use of plant scaffolds in biomedical engineering opens interesting perspectives for the development of effective methods for reconstructing human tissues.

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Conducted by Michał Bykowski, Joanna Wójtowicz, Łucja Kowalewska

The event will take place in the Forest Dendrological Garden of the Wirty Arboretum in the form of stationary classes with children from grades 6-8 of primary schools located within the administrative area of the Kaliska Forest District. In several thematic blocks taking place in the education room and in the forest and garden parts of the Wirty Arboretum, ways of using plants will be presented, the path of plants from seed to the finished product will be discussed, participants will also learn about native forest-forming species.

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Led by: Ewa Wachowiak-Świtała, M.A. (Department of Environmental Biology), Scientific Club of the Faculty of Biological Sciences (Karolina Gurda, Viktoriia Spilna)

We invite all people interested in the world of nature and who want to actively learn about the diversity of meadow plant species. The proposed place is rich in, among others: in the habitats of molinian meadows (variably wet), the richest plant communities of meadows, and at the same time with the largest number of rare and endangered species. It will also be an opportunity to look at the thermophilic hills and dunes, which have been around since the 19th century. ages are planned to be protected! There are economically useful, medicinal, edible, protected, rare, attractive and beautiful plants here. Fullusz is a meadow gem in the region!
Organizational information: Transport to the meeting point on your own. Near the meeting point there is a Kowalewo-Nowy Świat bus stop (Bydgoszcz-Żnin route). Cars can be left at the beginning of the nature trail or at a gas station. Please stock up on provisions and outdoor clothing. You can take Nordic walking poles, we will return partly along the same route, then you can go at your own pace. The estimated distance is approximately 10-12 km of the walking route.
The trip is addressed to a wide range of people: naturalists, families, local residents, and people actively spending time in nature. Due to the long route of the march and possible flooding in places, please adjust the age and condition of the people registered. At the request of people who register the event, certificates of participation in the Campaign will be issued.

MOBILE ECO-POINT ŁKA EQUIPPED WITH INTERACTIVE DEVICES THROUGH WHICH VISITORS HAVE ACCESS TO THE ŁKA OFFER AND ALSO RECEIVE INFORMATION ON TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF THE REGION AND ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF TRAVEL. QUIZ WITH PRIZES.

Conducted by: dr hab. Monika Szczecińska, prof. UWM, Dr. Katarzyna Krawczyk

On the occasion of the Fascinating Plant Day, we cordially invite you to a series of field workshops called “Forest through the eyes of a botanist”. During a walk together, we will tell participants about natural curiosities, show species of medicinal and edible plants, and look at exceptionally interesting and particularly beautiful plants.

Place: Kortowski Forest and Kortowski Park; meeting at the Kortowski pier

Conducted by: Dr. Eng. Magdalena Kulczyk-Skrzeszewska

Workshops in the form of educational games (memory, sensory box) aimed at familiarizing children with the most popular species of deciduous trees (birch, chestnut, maple, oak, linden, willow, mountain ash, poplar) and coniferous trees (pine, spruce, larch, fir, yew) in Poland. Recognizing trees by their leaves and having fun matching natural material (leaves, cones, fruits) to the appropriate tree species. The meeting also aims to make children aware of the importance of trees in nature and for humans.

Classes in primary school about plants in the Słowiński National Park