In the fall, they regularly attract curious glances at the Botanical Garden: the large, light-green fruits of the Osage orange (Maclura pomifera), which roll into the grass among the trees. What kind of plant is this—and what stories does it hold?
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Botanischer Garten Berlin
This tree, rare in Europe, is native to North America. Its history is closely tied to the colonization of the United States—and is largely unknown here.
In this workshop, participants will explore the Osage orange from different perspectives and bring various forms of knowledge into dialogue with one another: botanical research, artistic practice, and our own personal experiences of nature. They will explore the tree with all their senses, hear stories about it, and finally get creative themselves—using the intense orange color of its bark.
The workshop takes place as part of the exhibition “Osage Orange. Antje Majewski and Jen Tiger” at the Gutshaus Steglitz.
Featuring:
- Antje Majewski, artist
- Dr. Luiza Bengtsson, Head of the Museum & Society Department, Berlin Botanical Garden
- Sina Ribak, Researcher for Ecologies & the Arts
A collaboration between the Berlin Botanical Garden and the Steglitz-Zehlendorf Cultural Office.
Participation in the workshop is free. Only the regular admission fee to the Berlin Botanical Garden applies.
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Dates
September 2026
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