Dendrological Picnic #atKamień

About the event

On October 11th, to celebrate World Tree Day, we invite you to a unique Dendrological Picnic 🌳 – full of attractions and activities that will allow you to explore the mysteries of trees, their history, and biology in a creative way! 📅 EVENT PROGRAM: - 10:00 -> Cruises with a view of the riparian forest (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) - 12:00 -> Official opening of the Picnic, announcement of the winner of the Warsaw Tree of the Year contest - 12:20 - 16:00 -> Dendrologist zone with experts from the Warsaw Greenery Board - 12:00 - 16:00 -> Workshop zone around Kamień: - Basket weaving workshops: Learn about the history of basket weaving in Poland and the secrets of working with wicker. You will create unique wicker items, such as leaves and trees, and learn about the biology of willows and their uses. - Seed pod creation: Create your own seed pod enclosed in a glass bottle! Learn about different tree seed species, their properties, and how to identify them under a microscope. Each participant will prepare their own seed pod to take home. - Painting wood slices: Create your unique artwork on wood slices! Learn about various tree species and how to identify their leaves. - Sculpting and tracing insect feeding sites: Discover the fascinating world of insects feeding on wood. Learn how insects affect trees, the defense mechanisms of plants, and create your own feeding sites sculpted with a chisel. - Educational materials booth: Quizzes, coloring pages, word searches, crosswords, and plenty of exhibits. Leaf impressions in clay, medallions with handmade impressions, and many facts about trees nominated in the Warsaw Tree of the Year contest. 📍 WHERE AND WHEN? October 11, 2025, at 12:00 at the Kamień Educational Pavilion in Golędzinów, by the Vistula River (Wybrzeże Puckie 1, Warsaw). 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FOR WHOM? For families with children, for everyone. 💸 FREE EVENT The event is organized by the Warsaw Greenery Board. 📋 REGISTRATION Due to the limited number of spots for cruises, registration is required. One person can register for up to three people (including one adult). Registration starts on October 6th at 12:00 PM. Applications are accepted through our website: https://zzw.waw.pl/edukacja/kalendarz-wydarzen/ Partners: Association "Better Poland," Polish Dendrological Society, Warsaw Urban Forests, Botanical Garden of the University of Warsaw. ℹ️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION The Kamień Educational Pavilion is architecturally accessible. Events take place on the ground floor or in the area around the pavilion. The building has an adapted restroom for people with disabilities, which also includes a changing table. Another restroom has a pink box available. There is no sign language interpreter or assistant available. Getting there: The Kamień Educational Pavilion is located at Wybrzeże Puckie 1, 03-301 Warsaw (Praga-Północ). Parking is available with a space for people with disabilities. The nearest tram stop is Wybrzeże Helskie (200 meters, note: no elevator). The nearest bus stop is Rondo Starzyńskiego (650 meters). The nearest train station is Warsaw ZOO (700 meters). See the public transport map. For questions or individual support, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 723 248 991.