Plants celebrated on all continents
Fascination of Plants Day 18 May 2026

The eighth international “Fascination of Plants Day” will be launched by plant scientists across the world under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO).

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Apr
04
Latvia

Spring hike in the Abava loops

Apr
05
New Zealand

Guided Walk: Ecology ID

Apr
11
New Zealand

iNaturalist Project: Cornwall Park’s Stone Wall Ecosystem

Apr
11
Portugal

Reserve in Spring – Seed Bombs

Apr
11
France

Seeds of the future – Event “24h for biodiversity”

Apr
12
New Zealand

Kono Weaving with Nat Rose Te Hei

Apr
12
New Zealand

Food Forest Our Public Parks! A Community Design Workshop

Apr
14
Italy

PURA @ Open Campus School – Discovering the role of plants in improving air quality through experimental activities and scientific demonstrations

Apr
14
New Zealand

Leaf art for kids

Apr
14
Chile

The most beautiful flower of Rapa Nui

Apr
16
New Zealand

Kids Lavender Bag

Apr
17
Spain

Botanics and Ikebana: between stems and empty spaces

Apr
17
Portugal

Do plants adapt?

Apr
18
Italy

Let’s get to know the giant bamboo and collect the food shoots together

Apr
18
New Zealand

Guided Walk: Forest Bathing

Apr
18
Portugal

Reserve in Spring – Cactus & Succulent Garden

Apr
19
Portugal

Visit to EBIO Jamor

Apr
19
New Zealand

Guided Walk: Botany

Apr
19
New Zealand

Plant Power: Wellness Day

Apr
20
Latvia

Great Ķemeri Bog Discovery: Guided Walk

Apr
20
Latvia

Great Ķemeri Bog Discovery: Guided Walk

Apr
23
Latvia

Biological Diversity

Apr
25
Serbia

NOTE – a story about scent

Apr
25
Germany

Open doors of the Federal Ex-situ Gene Bank at the IPK Leibniz Institute – Satellite Collections North in Malchow/Poel

Apr
26
Italy

The colorful inabitants of the meadows and woods

Apr
26
New Zealand

Workshop: Archaeology with Trees

May
02
Slovakia

Spring flora of the Vápenický stream valley in the Little Carpathians

May
04
Bolivia

Welcome to the International Fascination of Plants Day 2026 in Bolivia

May
06
Latvia

Secrets of the bog

May
09
Japan 日本

Event at Tokyo University of Science

May
09
Italy

Wetland Plant Biodiversity: Exploring the Botanical Treasures of the Riserva Naturale Torbiere del Sebino

May
09
Belgium

Bonsai Festival

Plant Day 18 May
Plants are fascinating

From tiny seeds planted in the soil, an array of wondrous green possibilities can arise – from small herbs to big trees, from decorative flowers to substantial crops which nourish all animals and mankind giving continued life to our amazing planet. Plant biologists estimate the total number of plant species to be approximately 250,000. Through our coordinated plant day campaign across the globe, we hope to nurture many virtual and constantly germinating seeds in the collective minds of the public worldwide with a compelling message that plant science is of critical importance to the social and environmental landscape now and in the future.

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🌿 Fascinating Fern Monday in the Forests of the Sigulda Ravines (Latvia)

Mar 30, 2026 -

📅 18 May🏫 Organised by: Nature Conservation Agency📍 Location: Sigulda “Fascinating Fern Monday” invites students from Laurenču Primary School to explore the hidden world of spring plants during a guided educational hike through the forests of the Sigulda ravines. Led by nature expert Maija Medne from the LatViaNature project, this hands-on outdoor experience will focus […]

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🌿 Great Ķemeri Bog Discovery – Guided Walk (Latvia)

Mar 30, 2026 -

📅 20–30 April🏫 Organised by: Baltic Nature Adventures📍 Location: Ķemeri National Park Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Great Ķemeri Bog on a guided walk along its iconic boardwalk. Spanning over 6,000 hectares, this raised bog is one of Latvia’s most remarkable natural landscapes, featuring pristine pools, moss-covered expanses, unique plant life, and sweeping open […]

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🌿 Plant Fascination Day 2026 at SAS Institutes (Slovakia)

Mar 27, 2026 -

📅 28 May | 09:00–12:00📍 Bratislava, Slovak Academy of Sciences Organised by the Plant Biology and Biodiversity Center, Slovak Academy of Sciences (Department of Experimental Plant Biology) and the Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, in cooperation with the Slovak Botanical Society Join us for a special Plant Fascination Day 2026 programme across two […]

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🌿 Spring Flora of the Vápenický Stream Valley – Little Carpathians (Slovakia)

Mar 27, 2026 -

📅 2 May🏫 Organised by: Slovak Botanical Society at the Slovak Academy of Sciences📍 Location: Little Carpathians Join this guided botanical excursion to explore the rich spring flora of the Vápenický stream valley in the Little Carpathians. The excursion will focus on identifying and learning about wild plant species in their natural habitats, offering a […]

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🌿 Exploring Plant Intelligence – Lecture Series at Tokyo University of Science (Japan)

Mar 27, 2026 -

📅 Sessions: 9 May & 16 May | 🕑 14:00–16:00🏫 Organised by: Tokyo University of Science Open College Join this fascinating lecture series led by Kazuyuki Kuchitsu, Professor at the Tokyo University of Science, exploring how plants perceive and respond to the world around them. Plants sustain our lives and provide comfort, yet their way […]

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🌿 FoPD 2026 at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur: Expert Lecture & Guided Tours (India)

Mar 27, 2026 -

📅 18 May | 🕚 11:00–16:00🏫 Organised by: CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology📍 Location: Palampur The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, will celebrate Fascination of Plants Day 2026 with an engaging programme designed to inspire and educate. The event will feature an expert lecture on plant sciences, offering insights into current research and […]

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