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Calm pond at golden hour in the Universidad de Talca botanical garden, with reeds in the foreground and autumn-coloured trees reflected on the water.

Institutional development · Public engagement and economic impact · Chile

Universidad de Talca botanical garden marks 20 years with night visit and stargazing

The Universidad de Talca in Chile celebrated its botanical garden's 20th anniversary with a well-attended night-time visit for children and adults, featuring nocturnal species and telescope stargazing.

Photo: PeriodistaTalca / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it matters: Children and adults visiting the Universidad de Talca botanical garden were offered night-time activities, including nocturnal species and stargazing, to mark its 20 years.

The Universidad de Talca said its botanical garden celebrated 20 years with a night-time visit that drew large numbers of people.

According to the university, activities included learning about species that become active at night and observing the stars through telescopes.

The university reported strong attendance from both children and adults at the event.

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

Children and adults who attended the anniversary event took part in night-time activities at the university's botanical garden, which the Universidad de Talca marked as reaching 20 years.

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