The Future Day for Historic Gardens on September 26th will focus on dealing with climate change and extreme weather
How does climate change affect historic gardens, and how can these gardens be adapted to changing conditions? These questions will be explored during a guided tour of the Prince George Garden in Darmstadt on Saturday, September 26, 2026.The free tour begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts approximately one and a half hours.
Garden expert Christof Manus leads a tour through the historic grounds and explains the consequences of climate change and extreme weather events for the Prince George Garden. He also presents measures that can be taken to respond to these developments.
Historic gardens face new challenges
The guided tour is part of the nationwide "Future Day of Historic Gardens," which will be organized for the third time in 2026 by the Association of German Palace Administrations (AGDS). The focus will be on the effects of climate change on historic gardens and parks, as well as possible adaptation strategies.
The State Palaces and Gardens of Hesse (SG) are participating with several events. Further guided tours are offered in, among other places, Bad Homburg Palace Park, Seligenstadt Monastery Garden, Osteinschen Niederwald, Biebrich Palace Park, and Hanau-Wilhelmsbad State Park.
Participation is free
The meeting point for the Darmstadt tour is in front of the palace in the Prince George Garden. Participation is free, but prior registration by email to wissenwaechstimgarten@schloesser.hessen.de is required.
Further information about the program is available from the State Palaces and Gardens of Hesse.
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Featured image: The Prinz-Georg-Garten in Darmstadt must prepare for the effects of climate change. Photo: SG, Photo: Michael Leukel
