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Spring Festival 2025 in the Science Garden | Riedberg Campus

Spring will soon take over town again and 51 invites you to the Spring Festival in the Science Garden on 

Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You'll get to know the Riedberg Campus and its research areas, but that's not all - the festival has live music, a bunch of guided tours, and cultural and sports programs for all ages. Discover below what awaits you on site.

Enjoy your Sunday with friends and family in the Science Garden while we provide you with the culinary delights from morning to late afternoon and, of course, an environment that invites you to stroll and wonder.

PROGRAM

+++ Booths +++

Garden Booths

  • Learning in the School Garden
  • Plants in Times of Global Change
  • Plant Exchange
  • Evolutionary Ecology & Environmental Toxicology
  • The View from Above: The Science Garden through Time
  • Mushrooms, everywhere! 
  • Cell Biology in the Third Dimension: Bioprinting and Research in Zero Gravity
  • Dirt!? Function and Endangerment of our Soil as a Resource
  • Light, Water, and Hormones - Experiments in Plant Physiology
  • Tracking down Fraud - How Plants are luring their Pollinators into Traps
  • Hot Tomatoes
  • Colours in the World of Crystals

Pop-up bike repair stand of the AStA-Fahrradwerkstatt e.V. | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Got a screw loose? Then stop by our pop-up bike repair booth at the Spring Festival. We offer quick spring check-ups, complete with expert tips, special tools and spare parts. In addition, every week in the AStA bicycle repair shop on the Westend campus, we assist everyone with their bicycle repairs according to the motto “Helping people to help themselves".

Bike Coding with the ADFC Frankfurt e.V. I 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Would you like to make your bike safer? Have it coded: Bike coding preventively reduces the risk of theft and thanks to the code, a stolen bike can be matched to its rightful owner. Please note that in order to have your bike coded, you need to offer proof of ownership and present your ID. 

And? Beyond that, the ADFC German Bicycle Club will also have an info booth providing information about cycling in Frankfurt, including free cycling maps and guides.

Plant Exchange | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The popular Plant Exchange is back! Buy plants, cuttings, and other rarities from the Science Garden's own gardeners. Of course, you can also ask as many questions about their care as you like.

Goethe Teaches Sustainability | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The QSL project "Goethe Teaches Sustainability" strives to root sustainability in teaching at 51. The project focuses on the organization of regular lecture series as well as the introduction of a sustainability certificate.

Learn more about our lecture series and certificates at our booth, exchange ideas about "Sustainability in Teaching" - share your ideas and suggestions. Get involved and help us shape the teaching of the future!

Sustainability Office of 51 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Are you interested in the topic of sustainability or would you like to get involved in promoting sustainability at 51? Then the Sustainability Office is the right place for you! We provide advice on the topic of sustainability at the university - and network projects and initiatives with people who want to contribute to greater sustainability. We also provide information about exciting offers as part of the Frankfurt Biodiversity Action Week.

Solar Telescope | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

With its mobile solar telescope, the Physics Society (Physikalischer Verein) enables a view of the sun. With a special solar telescope you will be able to observe fascinating phenomena on the surface of the sun. Further information about our impressive central star will be provided by the staff of the Physics Society.

Photo Exhibition I 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Diversity instead of a flood of images: The BSW Fotogruppe Frankfurt, a member of the BSW & EWH foundation family, shows the multifaceted work of its members. The themes range from travel, nature and street photography to architecture, still life, object photography, nudes and portraits. While viewing the exhibition, you can also talk to the photographers. Come and talk to us! The photo group meets to exchange experiences and advice on photography, plans excursions, organizes exhibitions and photo competitions. The areas of work of the members are as diverse as the interests of the photographers themselves. Learn more about our group: www.bsw-fotogruppe-frankfurt.de

Minhwa-Workshop with Solne Kim | 12 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Solne Kim is a Kronberg-based artist who specializes in Korean Minhwa paintings. This traditional art form combines stories, nature, and symbols. She's going to show her work on the theme of spring and lead a creative workshop where you can paint your own version. Minhwa paintings have been winning people over for hundreds of years with their bright colors and symbolic depictions. Check out the beauty of Korean art and get your creativity on!

For further information see: 

Participation fee: 10 Euro (payable on site), each workshop can host a maximum of 10 participants

Please register in advance with your name and preferred time slot: veranstaltungen@uni-frankfurt.de

Comedy Club | 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Real stories, sharp observations and lots of laughs! That's stand-up comedy! 
Three comedians rock the stage and make the audience laugh with their very own style and show!

Come and enjoy the diverse program of the Comedy Club!


Impro Theater „Schauspielhelden“ (Acting Heroes) | 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Laugh, be amazed, join in the excitement - live, spontaneous, unique!

A colorful group of students from various departments of the 51 will develop an improvised play with you.

Come along, bring your imagination - and be part of a unique afternoon!

+++ Stage Program +++

Tim Edison | 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Experience Tim Edison, a solo musician with guitar, vocals and an incomparable passion, live at the 51 Spring Festival! Tim Edison inspires with a performance that is emotional, authentic and full of energy. With his Loopstation, he brings a unique sound to the stage: live looping and sophisticated backing tracks create a rousing sound that immediately captivates the audience. His eclectic set is a musical journey through rock, pop, Latin, reggae, 80's and 90's classics and modern hits. Whether you want to sing along, dance or just enjoy, Tim Edison's music hits the right note and creates the perfect atmosphere. Don't miss this special performance and enjoy a day full of unforgettable moments!

Welcome Address by the President, the Science Garden team | 11 a.m.

The Odd Project | 1 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

The Odd Project is a self-founded K-pop cover band from Frankfurt am Main, Germany, which exists since 2022. K-pop stands for Korean pop music, whereby pop is an umbrella term here, because K-pop not only contains classic pop elements, but also consists of a wide variety of musical genres, such as house, hip hop, jazz funk and much more. Because of the different genres, the dance styles are also very different and adapted to each song. Most of the songs have their own choreography that the group rehearses together. They share the final result on social media.

You can expect a varied performance of different girl and boy group songs. If you're curious, check out The Odd Project's and let them show you the diversity of K-Pop!

Lia J | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The young band from Heidelberg around the artist Lia J. takes their audience with a fresh mix of soft neo-soul & alt-RnB with a touch of hip-hop and a pinch of latin across the Atlantic to Latin America, right into the tumult of being young, identity crises, worries and joys of the 20s.

Jazz Sisters | 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The four musicians of the Jazz Sisters Quartet know no genre boundaries. With virtuosity and great enthusiasm they discover old, new, known and forgotten songs from jazz and pop and give them their very own sound. The quartet, consisting of voice, guitar, double bass and drums, is wonderfully complemented by polyphonic background vocals, and the audience learns the little stories behind the songs through charming and entertaining moderation. The Jazz Sisters - music from the ear to the heart.

+++ Guided Tours +++

Topical Tours in the Garden

Each tour takes 45 minutes and starts at the times below:

10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.For Body and Mind - Through the Medicinal Herb Garden
10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Light, Water, and Hormones - Experiments in Plant Physiology
10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.What does the Forest of the Future Look Like?
10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.Plants in Times of Global Change
12:30 p.m. Art on Riedberg Campus
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Learning in the School Garden
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Off through the Hedge -  Through the Wilderness Reserve
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Experience the Variety of Poaceae (Grass)
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Proteins in Magnetic Fields - A guided tour of the Centre for Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance (BMRZ)
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Dirt!? Function and Endangerment of our Soil as a Resource
2:30 p.m.Hot Tomatoes
2:30 p.m.Tracking down Fraud - How Plants are luring their Pollinators into Traps
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Spring Magic: A Photogenic Walk in the Science

Art on Riedberg Campus | 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Carsten Siebert, curator of the art exhibitions at KunstRaum Riedberg, will introduce works of art that were added to 51 Frankfurt's art collection between 2009 and 2020.

Spring Magic: A Photographic Walk in the Science Garden | 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Meeting Point: Photo Exhibition in the large Greenhouse

With a camera or smartphone we will discover the spring vibes of the Science Garden during a walk. We capture the hustle and bustle of the information booths, the plant exchange, and the music, culture, and sports programs. Those who prefer a quieter atmosphere can enjoy the splendor of the flowers and the lush growth of nature. We meet at 2:30 p.m. at the photo exhibition in the large greenhouse: a photographer from the BSW Fotogruppe will give a short introduction and will be happy to help and advise you during the walk.

+++ Sports Program +++

Goethe Play Bike | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ever wanted to play a game of badminton? Or have you always wanted to try SpikeBall? Then take advantage of the Spring Festival. The Goethe Bike from the University Sports Center will also be on site, inviting young and old to play and get active.

Zumba | 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Stay tuned for further information!

Yoga | 2.30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

As a multistyle yoga teacher, Theresa combines flowing build-up flows with elements of yin practice to promote inner balance. She is currently studying for her Masters in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. In the future, she would like to use both yoga and psychotherapy to holistically support wellness. 

Please register at veranstaltungen@uni-frankfurt.de. Mats will be provided.

+++ Kids Program +++

Museum Giersch I 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Open Studio: Butterflies, Bugs, and Fantastic Creatures

Based on the pressing issues of climate change, which the exhibition "Fixing Futures" at the MGGU deals with, the participants design their own insects or fantasy creatures with bright colors, patterns and glittery objects to counteract the loss of biodiversity with a new diversity in forests and meadows.

Until August 30, 2025, the MGGU - Museum Giersch of the 51 is showing the exhibition "Fixing Futures. Planetary futures between speculation and control."

Face Painting for Kids | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

At the booth of Abenteuer Spielplatz Riederwald e.V. the spring festival will be a little bit more colorful! With many different make-up designs, beautiful colors and lots of fun, you can be transformed by us! 

Come and get your make-up done!
We are looking forward to see you!

Our culinary partners: Catering by Taunuskamm Catering & Mutti freut sich! ⦁ Wine by ebb&flow ⦁  Coffee Van by Allora Main ⦁ ê

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