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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7509-963-1-0359

URBAN PARK AS A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S LABORATORY; THE IMPORTANCE OF OPEN EDUCATION AND POPULARIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL DEMANDS

Jan Łukaszkiewicz1, Beata Fortuna-Antoszkiewicz1, Andrzej Długoński1, Piotr Wiśniewski1
1 Department of Landscape Architecture, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland

For the past five years, the Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW has been hosting popular science tours, offering a unique opportunity to explore Warsaw's parks through the eyes of landscape architects who are both scientists and practitioners. These tours are not just educational outings; they are immersive experiences that allow participants to see the parks in a new light. Each walk is led by a team of tour guides, the landscape architect, and the dendrologist, who deeply understand parks' design principles and maintenance issues. The dynamic interactions between guides and participants foster community and active engagement in preserving and appreciating the city's park spaces. During each walk, the unique features of the selected park's composition are highlighted, and noteworthy tree and shrub species are identified, emphasizing their unique characteristics and historical significance. Tours are thoughtfully scheduled on non-working days (Sundays) to ensure better public access and a non-profit open walk format is used. The 2024 walks, planned for May, June, and July, introduce two new routes connecting exciting locations, such as the Gardens of the Royal Castle, Vistula Boulevards, and the University of Warsaw Library, enhancing the program's dynamism. The experience gathered from past years allows us to continually improve the idea, making it more accessible and enjoyable for all (e.g. video-relations). This publication is intended to present the implementation and the social meaning of landscape walks in urban parks and gardens.

Keywords: dendroflora, landscape architecture, open social education, spatial composition, urban parks and gardens, trees

pages: 359-364, Published: 2024, online: 2024



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