The Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid (RJB-CSIC) is a 270-year-old, 8-hectare living museum and scientific research center located next to the Prado Museum in Madrid. Founded in 1755, it features 5,500+ species of plants, 1,500 trees, 90,000 flowers, and greenhouses with tropical and desert climates. It often hosts activities for children and families.
The Royal Botanical Garden is an important haven for many species of butterflies, thanks to its rich plant diversity. Through this outdoor workshop, we’ll explore the world of butterflies to learn how to observe and identify them. By observing them, we can learn about the relationship they have with the plants in the Garden.
How many types of bees can you identify? Do you know how many species live in the Royal Botanical Garden? Why are they important? What other insects can you spot on the flowers? In this workshop, we’ll explore the world of wild bees and pollinators in general. And if the weather permits, we’ll go for...