Poland

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — “Decorating pictures with moss and orchids”

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM — “Handicraft workshops for children”

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM — “Art workshops – easel painting”

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM — “Jewelry with elements of nature”

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM — “Decorations on wood slices”

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM — “Clean Air Promotion”

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM — “Secrets of the Forest”

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — “Little Bees” – beekeeping workshops

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM — “Grasslands and their inhabitants – live insects, native butterflies, microscopic slides”

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM — “Orchids – fungi – goldenrod. A network of mutual influences and connections”

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM — “NIGHT of the Moths – educational and nature workshops”

• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM — “The Richness of Xerothermic Grasslands”

• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM — “Biodiverse Landscape”

• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM — “Nature and landscape walk combined with butterfly counting”

• 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — “Face Painting”

• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM — “Roses made from cotton pads”

• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM — “The history of xerothermic species in Central Europe in the light of phytogeographical research”

• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM — “Drillers, travelers, and chemists – the strategies and secrets of steppe inhabitants”

• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM — “How a walk can help butterflies”

• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM — “The Deceptions of Orchids”

• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM — “Grazing as a form of active conservation: changes in ecosystem functioning under the influence of livestock grazing”

• 2:45 PM – 3:10 PM — “Interventions in the beekeeping sector”

Speakers & Institutions: W. Szafer Institute of Botany of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IB PAN), Institute of Botany of the Jagiellonian University (IB UJ), Butterfly House in Ulina, Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection (RDOŚ) in Kraków, HORB Foundation, Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture (ARMA/ARiMR) – Miechów office

A walk around the Jagiellonian University (UJ) Third Campus, during which we will search for plants with therapeutic properties. You will learn how to easily test whether a given plant contains compounds that can be used in medicine, what types of compounds these are, and how they work. We will often walk on grass and unpaved paths, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Please note: In the event of very bad weather, the event will be moved indoors and transformed into a series of workshops/demonstrations, where participants will be able to conduct various analyses and observations hands-on.

A stall where participants can try their hand at matching plant names to their leaves and fruits.

The program features a walk through the garden, during which we will share the story of its creation, botanical curiosities, and the practical uses of plants in daily life (no registration required).

As part of the event, we have also planned an educational workshop titled “Painting with Nature” (limited spots available – advance registration required).

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to a later date.

We will present a variety of fruits – including lesser-known ones – which you will be able to experience with all your senses: touch them, smell them…

Why do some plants hunt animals? What does the menu of a carnivorous plant look like? Can we encounter them during a walk, and if so, where? This presentation and workshop session will give you an up-close look at this extraordinary group of plants, including species with intriguing names like sundew, butterwort, Venus flytrap, and pitcher plant. We will peek inside the traps of carnivorous plants, touch them, and even smell them — all to find out how they lure, catch, and digest their prey, and, above all, who is eating whom?!…

During this presentation, you will discover how to easily create a space for relaxation and peace in your surroundings (at home, work, or school) and get inspired by simple ways to store or display herbs. Participants will get to know common plant species around us that have medicinal properties, learn how to identify them, and discover the rules for storing them. You will find out which species are worth growing on your windowsills and which are better left for smelling rather than eating. Rediscover the power of the plants around you!

What is a plant? What is a carotenoid? Are carotenoids produced only by plants? What do carotenoids provide to plants, and what do they offer to other organisms? Why are carotenoids essential for life? Is the saying “carrots are good for your eyes” a myth or a fact? These are examples of the questions I will answer during the lecture.

Attached image by Marcos Ramirez (Unsplush).

We have ECGs, X-rays, and CT scans, but what about plants? Do we know how to examine them? Fortunately, yes! In this lecture, I will show how scientists use chlorophyll fluorescence to quickly and non-invasively assess plant condition, as well as detect stress or disease before they become visible to the naked eye. Attendees will learn how specialized instruments work, how to perform such a test in practice, and why chlorophyll fluorescence-based methods are so vital for science, modern agriculture, and environmental protection.

We warmly invite you for a walk through the Botanical Garden. In the spotlight are ornamental native plants: lilies of the valley, globeflowers, irises, geraniums, and many others. We will also take a look at species originating from distant parts of the world that take center stage in the May borders.

The plant world hides secrets that you cannot see at first glance. Want to see what life looks like on a micro scale? Take a look at pollen grains under a microscope – they are fascinating structures that look like objects from another planet! Come to our presentation and discover the invisible world that is right at your fingertips.

A walk around the Jagiellonian University (UJ) Third Campus, during which we will search for plants with therapeutic properties. You will learn how to easily test whether a given plant contains compounds that can be used in medicine, what types of compounds these are, and how they work. We will often walk on grass and unpaved paths, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Please note: In the event of very bad weather, the event will be moved indoors and transformed into a series of workshops/demonstrations, where participants will be able to conduct various analyses and observations hands-on.

Join us for an expedition where, while wandering through the Botanical Garden, you will cross all continents in just a few hours and discover the diversity of plants from the farthest corners of the world – from the temperate zone through the taiga, deserts, and savannas, all the way to tropical rainforests.

During this botanical journey, you will learn not only about unique plant species but also their significance in world cultures and their adaptations to environmental conditions. It is a perfect choice for nature lovers, travel enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys discovering the extraordinary.

The event begins by the aquariums with a short introduction on the importance of knowing the properties of houseplants. Participants will then get to know selected species of potted plants found across the UwB Campus, which were previously cataloged and described by students from the botanical section of the Biology Student Research Club (KNB).

During the walk around the UwB Campus, special attention will be paid to the properties of the plants discussed – including their potential toxicity, medicinal uses, and culinary potential. This will be complemented by information on the biology of these species, as well as historical and cultural trivia related to the presented plants.

The begonia is a plant that can truly surprise you with its diversity. It comes in many species and varieties – some delight with colorful flowers, while others feature ornamental leaves with fascinating patterns and shapes.

It can be small and delicate, or larger and more striking. It grows well indoors, as well as on balconies or in gardens. Thanks to this, anyone can find a begonia that perfectly fits their space.

It is an excellent choice for those who love eye-catching and spectacular plants. Through its delicacy and elegance, the begonia shows just how many different “faces” a single plant can have.

Join us for a picnic, which this time we have decided to organize during the Arboretum’s most beautiful season – against the fairytale backdrop of blooming rhododendrons and azaleas.

This event is perfect for the whole family. Both parents and children will find plenty of attractions that are not only entertaining but will also bring them closer to the fascinating world of nature, highlight the bond between humans and the environment, and, above all, offer a wonderful way to spend free time surrounded by greenery.

The Garden staff, animators, and educators associated with the SGGW Arboretum in Rogów. Rogów, May 24, 2026 / For all ages / Eco-picnic

Flower Alley (Al. Kwiatowa)

• 12:00 Ceremonial Polonaise through the Garden alleys – Opening of the event

Pond Loop / Great Meadow (Pętla Stawowa)

• 12:15 “Inspector Riddle” Illusion Show – Magician Dawid Jasiński

• 13:00 Paleobotanical criminology, or how to track climate change – dr hab. Renata Stachowicz-Rybka, Institute of Botany of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków; dr Agnieszka Chećko – GEOsfera Jaworzno

• 13:30 Plant interrogations: toxic or medicinal? – Anna Ośmiałowska, Environmental Education Center of the Municipal Botanical Garden

• 13:50 Launch of the FIELD GAME: “Treasure Hunt with Vezzi”

• 13:50 Mysterious forests – places shrouded in legends and more… – Tadeusz Kiedrzyn, Świerklaniec Forest District

• 14:20 Dance performance by the “Solo Ladies Dance” formation – Culture Center in Ruda Śląska – Bielszowice, followed by the announcement of the FIELD GAME results

• 14:30 Five steps of forensics… – Wojciech Biernacki, WSB Merito University in Chorzów

• 15:00 How do plants solve criminal mysteries? – dr hab. Renata Stachowicz-Rybka, Institute of Botany of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków

• 15:30 How we lie: microexpressions as the language of our face – Beata Jarczak, WSB Merito University in Chorzów

• 15:50 Dance performance by the “Solo Ladies Dance” formation – Culture Center in Ruda Śląska – Bielszowice

• 15:55 Green criminology in the human-environment relationship – Aleksander Golis, GREENEA Polska

• 16:10 K9 officer in action: a “slow-talk” and demonstration on the work of a drug detection dog – Junior Warrant Officer Grzegorz Rybka, Remand Prison in Bytom

• 16:40 High-altitude tree care demonstration – Aleksander Golis, GREENEA Polska

• 17:10 “The Proposal” by Anton Chekhov – a theatrical performance adapted by the “Latający Teatr Szybko” student group, directed by Anna Borkowska, University of Silesia in Katowice

Food stalls and exhibitors’ demonstration booths will be available throughout the event.

Plants are an incredibly chemically rich group of organisms. It is estimated that they can biosynthesize as many as 150,000-200,000 different chemical compounds. During this lecture, we will learn about the main groups of plant bioactive substances and their health-promoting or toxic effects on humans.

We will meet in the picturesque valley of the Rabszy Potok (Raby Stream) to immerse ourselves in the world of forest floor plants and woodland glades. The highlights of our expedition will be inconspicuous, yet rare and beautiful orchids. Even though spring is heavily delayed in the Bieszczady Mountains this year, the first butterfly orchids, fragrant orchids, and marsh orchids can already be found.

In addition, we will discover many fascinating plants whose shapes, colors, and perhaps scents might completely surprise us. The walk will conclude with a campfire gathering by the shelter in Rabe. We will be walking along paths and paved roads leading through the valley and towards the Beaver Lake. Please bring outdoor/hiking footwear and your own food for the campfire.

Attached photo by Alfonso Alberto Ramiirez Alvarez