The study also suggests that plant populations have the capacity to adapt rapidly to climate change, but only if there is sufficient genetic variation.
The Tropical greenhouses at the Utrecht University Botanic Gardens are among its most beloved attractions. But after decades of service, they are ready for retirement and the decision has been made to replace them. Replacing the Greenhouses is far more complex than tearing down glass and steel. It means temporarily relocating, and later returning, thousands of living plants. How do you even begin to move a rainforest?
As of Sunday 1 March, 10am, the Utrecht University Botanic Gardens will once again open their gates to visitors. The first snowdrops are already peeking through the soil and spring is in the air. What can you expect this year across our ten hectares of greenery?
The Botanic Gardens are closed as of 1 December 2025 until 1 March 2026. Employees of Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht and USP partners keep free entrance to the Gardens.
What happens when you set out some pots filled only with soil? It may sound like a strange experiment, but that's exactly what children in grades 6, 7 and 8 are investigating in Project Aanwaaiers.
The Botanic Gardens of Utrecht University are set to receive a new greenhouse complex. The current greenhouses are outdated and no longer meet the requirements of modern research and education.
