Goethe University Invites the Public to Its Spring Festival on Riedberg Campus
When spring is in full bloom in early May, Goethe University hosts its annual festival on Riedberg Campus. Set amidst the diverse botany of the carefully designed Science Garden, visitors to the Spring Festival, held on Sunday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Campus Riedberg, Goethe University, Max-von-Laue-Straße 13, 60438 Frankfurt can enjoy guided tours, shop for plants, take in the musical program, and simply spend a wonderful day.
The event kicks off at 11:00 AM with an opening ceremony featuring Vice President Prof. Viera Pierker, biology professor Meike Piepenbrink, and Robert Anton, head of the Science Garden. Throughout the day, numerous booths will provide insights into the research under way at Goethe University. Topics range from astrophysics and biodiversity in school gardens to plants in global transformation. What happens when biology travels from Earth to space? Which plants bloomed on the Riedberg around 1900? And why is soil a natural resource under threat? Visitors will have the chance to discuss these and other questions directly with experts. Goethe University’s Sustainability Office, the AStA Bike Workshop, and the Zoo Friends of Frankfurt will also have booths, along with many others.
More than 20 guided tours covering a wide range of topics will once again be offered between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. These include Tiny Forests as green oases in the city, the flora of parking lots, medicinal plants, and the biology of the honeybee. Visitors will also have the chance to explore the artworks on campus and the Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance Center (BMRZ). Starting at 11:45 a.m., a diverse music program will kick off, featuring bands such as “gelinde gesagt,” “NIEMALS,” “The Odd Projekt,” and “Feinschmeckerfolk.” Sports enthusiasts can join a Pilates or yoga session or learn the dances of Zouk and Bachata. There will also be a plant exchange – with care tips included – childcare, and a children’s program. And at the food stands, there’s something to satisfy every taste. The entire program is available here:
