Botanical tours in Novi Sad
THE ROOTS OF IT ALL
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During the tours, we will see and discuss:
- the history of urban landscaping in the city, iconic plants and small architectural forms of Novi Sad,
- the transformation of urban spaces, the revitalization of former industrial areas, and how functions and meanings change along with the city,
- current ecological projects and the challenges faced by urban greening,
- invasive species that threaten the local ecosystem and human health,
- what biodiversity is, why it matters for cities, and how we can support it,
- and finally, should we control nature in the city?
Collaborations
These tours were inspired by the Plantwatching project, founded by geobotanist Irina Varganova in St. Petersburg, and developed in collaboration with historian Elvira Ibragimova, a specialist in the history of Central and Southeast Europe.
The tours are supported by the DIAS community of designers and architects in Serbia with the Telegram channel @interiorserbia.
The tours are supported by the DIAS community of designers and architects in Serbia with the Telegram channel @interiorserbia.
About me
I specialize in designing public spaces from concept to implementation, with a focus on creating play and educational areas while combining practical work with a research-driven approach.
In 2022, after moving to Serbia with my family, I began exploring local ecosystems and urban landscape. Over time, I wanted to share this knowledge and build connections with like-minded individuals.
I specialize in designing public spaces from concept to implementation, with a focus on creating play and educational areas while combining practical work with a research-driven approach.
In 2022, after moving to Serbia with my family, I began exploring local ecosystems and urban landscape. Over time, I wanted to share this knowledge and build connections with like-minded individuals.
Tour registration is now available:
for the year 2025
The tour duration is one and a half hours, the cost is 1500 dinars.
The tour is conducted for a group of 3 to 6 people.
For groups the time can be individually coordinated.
The tour duration is one and a half hours, the cost is 1500 dinars.
The tour is conducted for a group of 3 to 6 people.
For groups the time can be individually coordinated.
Background
Education:
Engineer in park construction and landscape architecture (2012)
Work Experience:
Freelance (2023 - Present) collaboration with bureau Kellner Freiraumplanung, TechnicaS, Sheregeda consulting
Bureau "Chekharda" (2022 - 2023) development of concepts and master plans for yard areas, schools and kindergartens; research on "Teenagers in public spaces"
Bureau "Projektnije reshenija" (2015 - 2022) designing municipal courtyard areas, coordination with committees and decision-makers, participatory design with residents
PLUS (Salzburg University) (2014 - 2015) working group on urban and landscape ecology, research work in the URBES project
St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (09.2012 - 05.2014) scientific activity, organization of international conferences, and collaboration with the bureau "Gillespies Landscape Architects"
Participation in the Resilient Citylands project, research on cities in the Baltic region (2014 - 2016).
Engineer in park construction and landscape architecture (2012)
Work Experience:
Freelance (2023 - Present) collaboration with bureau Kellner Freiraumplanung, TechnicaS, Sheregeda consulting
Bureau "Chekharda" (2022 - 2023) development of concepts and master plans for yard areas, schools and kindergartens; research on "Teenagers in public spaces"
Bureau "Projektnije reshenija" (2015 - 2022) designing municipal courtyard areas, coordination with committees and decision-makers, participatory design with residents
PLUS (Salzburg University) (2014 - 2015) working group on urban and landscape ecology, research work in the URBES project
St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (09.2012 - 05.2014) scientific activity, organization of international conferences, and collaboration with the bureau "Gillespies Landscape Architects"
Participation in the Resilient Citylands project, research on cities in the Baltic region (2014 - 2016).
