Forum of Historic Gardens and Botanical Gardens
Giardini Botanici di Villa Taranto e Villa Giulia
On 9 and 10 October 2026, Verbania hosts the second edition of the Forum of Historic Gardens and Botanical Gardens, a national meeting point for those who manage and study these heritages. The event takes place between the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto and Villa Giulia, as part of the ARTEMISIA Arte e Giardini exhibition. Two days of discussion on concrete topics: adaptation to climate change, water management, biodiversity protection, conservation, sustainability, cultural tourism, and professional training. The program combines expert talks and short talks selected from applications. The forum is designed for directors, curators, technicians, professionals, and managers in the sector. It is possible to participate as an attendee or to propose oneself as a speaker with a short presentation.
Time: 23:59 Dates: 9 and 10 October 2026 Location: Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto and Villa Giulia, Verbania Registration required by 30 September 2026 Early bird and standard fees; discounts for students, university students, teachers, scholarship holders, researchers, PhD students Submission of short talk proposals by 31 August 2026 Notification of selected talks by 15 September 2026 Organized by: City of Verbania, Fondazione Giardini Botanici Villa Taranto, Orto Botanico Università di Pavia, UPONTOURISM, Univ. Piemonte Orientale, Grandi Giardini Italiani, Associazione ARS.UNI.VCO ETS Official website: villataranto.it
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