El Centro de Formación del Laberinto (CFL) has officially opened student registration for its autumn educational programs, focusing on gardening, biodiversity, urban green space naturalization, and plant heritage, according to the main source.
Autumn Gardening Courses and Registration Structure
The autumn curriculum features a mix of both monographic and long-duration courses covering specialized topics. Students can enroll in classes exploring shrub and climber pruning, rose cultivation, traditional plant uses, and wild flora identification. According to the main source, instruction blends theoretical sessions with hands-on practice across various green spaces in Barcelona. Participants also take part in field trips and outdoor practical sessions to closely examine prominent examples of urban landscaping and gardening. Enrollment operates across three quarterly periods throughout the academic year, with the autumn session opening its registration window on September 2.
Complementing the practical coursework, the institution provides a free lecture series open to the general public. These sessions occur one Tuesday per month until the end of the year inside the auditorium of the Biblioteca Jaume Fuster, located at Plaça de Lesseps 20, starting at 18:30 h, with no prior registration required. Specialists lead the discussions covering botany, science, food, and the plant world.
Did You Know? Operating since 1993, El Centro de Formación del Laberinto has provided specialized instruction in gardening, agriculture, and biodiversity, contributing to the expansion of urban green culture and horticulture across the city.
Scheduled Expert Lectures Through December
The public conference lineup features four distinct presentations led by university professors and specialists. The series begins on September 22 with a lecture titled “No solo de moscas vive la entomología forense,” delivered by Marta I. Saloña, a doctor in biology and professor at the University of the Basque Country.
Finally, Lluís Abad, a master gardener and technical specialist from the Barcelona Gardening School, will present "El origen de las nuevas variedades de rosa: una historia inacabada" on December 1.
Urban Green Transformation and Future Outlook
Walking routes trace the transformation of former asphalt zones into sustainable corridors like the updated Avinguda Meridiana, Plaça de les Glòries, and the 22@ district’s Jardines de Ca l’Aranyó and Jardines de Miquel Martí i Pol. These areas utilize rain gardens, biodiversity zones, and natural water management systems to mitigate urban heat and filter runoff.
Looking ahead, prospective students and citizens interested in urban ecology could see even wider integration of sustainable green spaces as projects like the Plaça de les Glòries’ South Section advance toward completion by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did registration open for the autumn courses?
Registration for the autumn programs opened on September 2, following a system organized across three quarterly enrollment periods throughout the academic year.
Are the lectures at the Biblioteca Jaume Fuster free to attend?
Yes, the cycle of conferences is entirely free and open to the public, requiring no prior registration for attendance.
What topics are covered during the public lecture series?
The lectures cover forensic entomology, plant intelligence, food fears, and the origins of new rose varieties, presented by academic specialists and master gardeners.
How long has the Centro de Formación del Laberinto been operating?
The institution has offered specialized training in gardening, agriculture, and biodiversity since 1993.
Will participants gain hands-on experience during the training courses?
Yes, the curriculum combines theoretical sessions with practical work across Barcelona’s green spaces, accompanied by field trips to notable landscape design sites.
How do these educational offerings align with broader developments in Barcelona’s urban design?
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