Pure nature in Berlin: Experience the Long Day of City Nature!

Pure nature in Berlin: Experience the Long Day of City Nature!

Next weekend, June 15th and 16th, 2025, will take place in Berlin19th Long Day of City Natureinstead of. Over 500 events in various districts, including Pankow and Friedrichshain, invite you to discover the city's green diversity. As the Morning post reports, the focus is not only on observing insects and plants, but also on using identification apps such as iNaturalist and Naturblick. There are workshops and tours that focus on natural gardening and biodiversity.

A highlight is the workshop “We build butterfly beds” in Schöneweide, where young and old can get involved. Hedgehog gates are also built in Treptow-Köpenick. Young beekeepers in Steglitz share their experiences and offer an exciting insight into the world of bees. The organizers, the Peace of Land e.V. association from Pankow, attach particular importance to permaculture and invite families and anyone interested in nature to enjoy the atmosphere, which will be quiet and familiar during these two days.

A garden for the soul

The stories that take place between the beds are particularly touching. For example, the Rose scented garden presented at Gleisdreieckpark, which has become a piece of home for Begzada Alatović from Bosnia. At the age of 29, she fled the war and found a place in this intercultural garden that brings back her memories of her grandmother's garden. Here she cultivates old varieties of beans and roses as well as okra, and the garden is also used to process her experiences.

Community gardens like this are of central importance in many German cities, especially in urban centers like Berlin. Loud Greenthumbpath They promote exchange between people of different generations and cultures and offer a space for sustainable urban development. In recent decades, community gardens have become increasingly relevant as they are not only places for recreation, but also serve as a contact point for social participation.

A meeting place for everyone

These gardens are not only a place for planting, but also for learning and sharing. They offer various advantages for various groups: children and young people learn by participating, older people exchange ideas with younger people, and migrants and refugees find a connection and practice their language skills. With the help of planting campaigns, cooking festivals and workshops, participants' ecological knowledge is promoted and the diversity of society is celebrated.

However, the challenges community gardens face cannot be underestimated. A shortage of space and bureaucratic hurdles often make planning and operation difficult. But through simplified approval processes and stronger networking, the future of these oases in the city could be secured.

This makes the Long Day of City Nature not only an experience for the whole family, but also an important symbol of promoting nature and community. Take the opportunity to become part of this lively exchange and experience the city in its green dress!