Science Week
Year of Volunteering · Jardí Botànic Marimurtra
From 6 to 15 November, Marimurtra Botanical Garden celebrates Science Week with activities for all ages, bringing research, nature and sustainability closer to the public.
Activities
7 November, 10:00 am–1:00 pm — Scientific Study Day
On Saturday, November 7, the Marimurtra Monograph will take place, this year dedicated to Plants and Human Beings , with an ethnobotanical look at the relationship between plants and humans. The day, from 10 am to 1 pm, will bring together several experts in the field who will share knowledge and reflections on this topic. The session will end with a guided tour of the Marimurtra ethnobotanical collection by Josep A. Rosselló, from the Carl Faust Foundation. The activity is free with a deposit of 5 euros.
8 November at 10:30 am — Botanical Illustration Workshop
Artist Ana Ruano, selected for the Eugeni Sierra International Botanical Illustration Residency 2026, will lead a hands-on workshop exploring the art of botanical illustration. An opportunity to observe plants from both an artistic and a scientific perspective, exploring their shapes and details.
12 November at 7:30 pm — Psychotropic Plants and the Gods: Who Created Whom?
The Blanes Sailing Club will host a talk that will invite you to reflect on the relationship between psychotropic plants and the gods with Josep A. Rosselló (Marimurtra Botanical Garden). A proposal to discover another perspective on the connection between the plant world and human beings.
14 November at 10:00 am — Marimurtra + Science
A day dedicated to environmental volunteering and its contribution to science and conservation. The programme will include experiences from scientific projects, a presentation on volunteering at Marimurtra and a panel discussion featuring personal accounts. The event will conclude with a tribute to the volunteers who contribute to the Carl Faust Foundation’s projects.
15 November — Botany for Families at 11:00 am and A Taste of Marimurtra at 12:00 pm
A day with two activities to discover the Garden from different perspectives. At 11 am, Botany in the Family will invite young and old to explore the fascinating plant world. At 12 pm, the Marimurtra Tasting guided tour will allow you to learn about the history, plants and some of the most emblematic spaces of the Garden.
9–13 November — School Activity: “Science at Marimurtra: The Secret of Seeds”
An engaging activity held in schools, where pupils discover seeds and their dispersal strategies through direct observation of real fruits and seeds from Marimurtra’s seed bank. The activity ends with an interactive game involving the whole class, teachers included!
Approximate duration: 60 minutes
