Back at the Botanical Garden, the event dedicated to the Violetta di Parma.
Thanks to the fine weather and the dedication of the Associazione Amici dell’Orto Botancio, the Violette di Maria Luigia have blossomed in the garden beds.
For the occasion, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, the Botanical Garden will be open with a rich programme of guided tours, microscope observations and lectures.
During the event, it will be possible to visit the Natural History Museum, located within the Botanical Garden.
It will also be possible to buy flowers and plants provided by the Friends of the Botanical Garden of Parma.
The event is organised in collaboration with the Amici dell’Orto Botanico di Parma
The programme:
Saturday 25 March
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Discovering Spring in the Botanical Garden. Guided tours.
3 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Plant microcosm. Microscopic observations of flowers, seeds and surroundings.
4 pm – Investigation of a violet: Dr Anna Torelli presents the evolution and genetics of a unique flower.
Sunday 26 March
11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. – Discovering Spring in the Botanical Garden. Guided tours.
Where: Botanical Garden, Strada Farini, 90 – Parma
When: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.