Der Natur die Gartentüre öffnen - Informationstag mit Vorträgen und Beratung

In the organizer's words:

The sparse forests of the heathland offer a variety of structures for life, so that more different plants and animals can be found in their edges and the transition areas between habitats than elsewhere. Such conditions can often be achieved by simple means in gardens. This means that the human settlement environment can become a valuable habitat extension for heathland. If we open the garden door to nature, it also rewards us with exciting observation opportunities directly from the terrace.

At today's action day, forest and butterfly expert Oliver Böck will present the special features of open woodlands and provide insights into the rich and attractive (insect) diversity that is at home there. He also gives tips on how and where individual species can be discovered based on their clutches or other traces. Hedgehog expert Heike Siewert, who has been running a hedgehog hospital on a voluntary basis for twelve years, provides information on how suitable habitats can be created especially for hedgehogs and what dangers they are exposed to, not only in summer. Pictures and practical examples are used to show hedgehogs shelter options that really meet their needs. Useful tips will also be given on how to maintain and create natural processes and structures in the garden to ensure a healthy diet and a hazard-free life for these mostly crepuscular and nocturnal animals. The event will be accompanied by biologist Tobias Maier, who, as an expert on the area and species of the Fröttmaninger Heide, will be happy to answer questions and provide assistance in identifying plants and animals.

The event can be attended at any time between 9 am and 1 pm. Two short presentations are scheduled:
10.30 a.m.: The insect world of light forests and diverse gardens
11.30 a.m.: How hedgehogs can be protected and encouraged in urban areas

Speaker: Tobias Maier

Registration: not required.