The ‘Martedì…Orto che parla’ events are back
The ‘Martedì… Orto che parla’ initiative is back for its 2026 edition!
The series of events, organised with the support of the Amici dell’Orto Botanico Association, will combine lectures, field trips and a theatrical performance.
On 28 April, Nicola Franchini from the University of Parma will speak about an extreme environment: the Chilean desert. On 5 May, Alessandro Petraglia, a lecturer in the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences, will discuss the effects of climate change on the mountain environment.
This will be followed by two field trips: a walk along the banks of the River Parma and a visit to the Iris Garden in Faviano.
The series of events concludes with Marina Coli’s recital ‘Albero custode’.
The programme:
28 April: Extreme environments: life, death and miracles in Chile’s Flowering Desert.
Nicola Franchini, University of Parma
4.00 pm – via Università 12, classroom B
5 May: The effects of climate change on plant biodiversity in mountain environments
Alessandro Petraglia, University of Parma
4.00 pm – Via Università 12, classroom B
12 May: Visit to the Iris Garden – Faviano sup.
Angelo Bolchi, University of Parma and Giovanni Montanari, Chiesi Farmaceutici
Meet at 4 pm – Famila car park, Via Langhirano
19 May: Botanical walk along the banks of the Parma stream
Michele Adorni, University of Parma and Luigi Ghillani, herbalist
Meet at 5.00 pm – Ponte Italia, corner of Via Varese
27 May: Recital “Albero custode” by Marina Coli
at the Casa nel Parco
5.30 pm – Strada Naviglio Alto 4/1, San Leonardo district
For information, please email amiciortobotanico@gmail.com.
The events are free of charge and open to all, subject to availability.
