Botanica Urbana
Saturday, March 22th and Sunday, March 23th, from 09.00 am to 7.00 pm
The event is organized in collaboration with Società Toscana di Orticultura and MaCa District, the Natural Shopping Center of Manifattura Tabacchi and Parco delle Cascine
On Saturday, March 22th, and Sunday, March 23th, Manifattura Tabacchi, in collaboration with the Società Toscana Orticultura, is hosting a spring event dedicated to nature in the city.
The program includes a market exhibition of plants and flowers is scheduled, featuring a selection of exhibitors, talks, a guided walk exploring the greenery of Manifattura, as well as workshops and activities for families, enthusiasts, and visitors of all ages.
THE PROGRAM
Saturday, March 22th
10.00 am – 1.30 pm
Open lecture of the Master’s program Futuro Vegetale from the University of Florence. Here for registrations
10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Bamboo self-construction workshop with Arundo
11.10 am – 12.00 pm at LOSTUDIOESSE atelier
Flow-er Yoga class
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm at Puebco store – B5
Dried Flower Design workshop
3.30 pm – 5.30 pm at Shake Café – B5
Floral Accessories workshop
Registrations at the number +39 3349790532
or via email at legnanianna93@gmail.com
3.30 pm – 6.00 pm at Bulli & Balene
Bread-making workshop Le radici del Pane by Impasti
Reservation required here
A hands-on experience to make bread together, learn about grains, and rediscover our roots. Guided by a professional baker, participants will create a loaf to take home. During fermentation breaks, there will be activities to explore the world of wheat.
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Ortolandia: The Magical World of Earthworms by Società Toscana di Orticultura
6.30 pm
Tell Me Where the Flowers Are
Screening of the first botanical short film made in Florence by the Società Toscana di Orticultura, introduced by Elenia Penna and Elia Renzi of Società Toscana di Orticultura
Sunday, March 23th
10.30 am – 11.30 am
Ortolandia: Growing Little Gardens by Società Toscana di Orticultura
11.00 am – 1.00 pm at B12
Stanze Fiorite Workshop
Fatti1mazzo by Sara Pizzati – Botanica Informale
Appuntare le matite come le intenzioni by Susanna Stigler
For reservations: sara@botanicainformale.com
A fusion of Sara Pizzati’s informal botanical compositions with Susanna Stigler’s artistic practice. Small floral arrangements and poetic rituals come together in joyful synergy with nature. Participants will create natural compositions and poetic reflections to take home. A curated selection of books on botany and curiosities will provide inspiration, surrounded by the colors and scents of early spring.
11.10 am – 12.00 pm at LOSTUDIOESSE atelier
Flow-er Pilates class
4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Paesaggiando: Exploring the Botany of Manifattura Tabacchi with Elia Renzi of Società Toscana di Orticultura