Tropical Diversity on Our Plates: Freiburg's Green Discovery Journey
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A Tropical Journey in the Heart of Freiburg
How do bananas, cocoa, and other tropical crops end up on our plates? In the tour Tropical Diversity on Our Plates, the Museum of Nature and Human and the Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg combine botanical insights with questions about agriculture, consumption, and sustainability.
Between the Tropical House and the French Guiana House
The tour takes you through the Tropical House and the French Guiana House of the Botanical Garden. Amidst lush greenery and exotic crops, the habitats in which our everyday food grows become visible. The special atmosphere of the display greenhouses makes the tour a sensory experience of nature and culture.
Banana, Cocoa, and Global Connections
The biologist and curator of the Botanical Garden, Friederike Gallenmüller, explains the diversity of tropical crops and expertly contextualizes their significance. It's not just about botanical peculiarities, but also about global supply chains, agricultural challenges, and a sustainable approach to natural resources.
Supporting Program for the Exhibition Full Unfair!
The event is part of the exhibition Full Unfair! at the Museum of Nature and Human. The tour merges scientific expertise with ethnological and social perspectives on resources, consumption, and the paths of our food. This creates a varied journey for all who wish to perceive their surroundings more consciously.
Meeting Point and Practical Information
The meeting point is on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the entrance of the display greenhouses in the Botanical Garden, Schänzlestraße 1 in Freiburg. The tour lasts until 5:00 PM, is weather-independent, and accessible. Participation requires a free event ticket, which can be obtained online or at the museum's ticket counter.
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Visitors can expect a compact, vivid journey through tropical plant worlds and global connections. If you want to experience bananas, cocoa, and the like from a new perspective, this tour reveals the fascinating connection between nature, culture, and sustainability.
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