Seasonal opening Botanic Gardens

Renovations

During the winter closure, work was done on major maintenance, such as the replacement of the 60-year-old bank protection of the fort canal, and some other renewals.

• The prairie area in the Discovery garden has been prepared for new plantings. Soon 50 to 60 species will be planted: true prairie plants that also occur in the wild and partially new to our collection. In this way, we hope to soon provide a fairly realistic picture of what the American prairies look like.
• A new entrance for pass holders of a campus card, Friends card, Museum card and USP partners (see yellow circle in photo).
• The new Evolution garden is being well underway with more planting, detailing of special plant groups and placement of artistic installations and informational signs.

Programming

Again this year we have a great program with various activities, including:

• Spring weekend: Facts & Myths about gardening on March 22 and 23 (mainly in Dutch);
• The official opening of the Evolution garden in June with several special activities;
• Scavenger hunts for children;
• Garden lab: the Green time machine;
• Summer evenings;
• Join the expert in several variations.

Check out the full annual program with something for everyone.

Furthermore, you can once again enjoy colorful butterflies in the Butterfly greenhouse and one of the largest rock gardens in Europe.

Another nice thing to know is that the shop assortment has been renewed and Tuincafé Botanica provides delicious food and drinks in the garden café and on the terrace.