In the green corridor between the Palm Garden and the Grüneburg Park (Grüneburgpark) there is an 8-hectare expanse that contains the Botanical Garden and Goethe University. It emphasises the support of learning and research in the field of life sciences. Interested Frankfurt residents and visitors from other places can visit the facility free of charge every day from March 1 to October 31. The Botanical Garden also offers guided tours and lectures in addition to special events like open houses and plant markets for all visitors