Villa della Regina (from www.festivalverde.it)
Historic residences and museums, urban gardens and nurseries, parks and gardens: over eighty places, in Turin and in the metropolitan area, open their doors from May 20th to 26th and give life to the new edition of Green Festival.
The events spread throughout the metropolitan area, from Villa Ella Regina to Parco Cavour, from Casa Abegg to Villa Sassi, are a journey to discover the network of biodiversity town among parks and gardens, which remain the heart of the event, but also museums, school gardens and other cultural institutions to discover greenery in all its forms.
The Festival’s mission is to promote the natural heritage of the metropolitan area and develop a network of good practice spread throughout the area, encouraging active participation in a major urban green event.
The objective is to create a community that brings together all the entities that operate in the green sector, environmental education and urban agriculture in Turin, promoting the exchange of knowledge to involve more and more people
EXPERIENCES. The city’s gardens and parks have something magical. You will be able to discover the secret gardensi, hidden in the historic villas and most evocative parks of the city.
LABORATORIES. Many fun and engaging workshops to learn how to take care of plants, discovering tricks and secrets to transform the garden into agreen oasis.
VISITS. Guided tours of the city’s parks and gardens to discover secrets, anecdotes and curiosities on the botanical and historical heritage hidden behind every plant.
TALK. Conversations and insights with industry experts to discover news and information innovative techniquesand to make the green and sustainable garden.
More information and detailed program: www.festivalverde.it.
