Nature Week in the Wildeshauser Geest: Discover and Protect!

Nature Week in the Wildeshauser Geest: Discover and Protect!

A very special event is taking place this year in the beautiful Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park! The 2nd Lower Saxony Nature Week, organized by the Lower Saxony Bingo Environmental Foundation, invites all nature enthusiasts to get to know the diversity of the local flora and fauna better. From June 21st to July 1st, the park will host a colorful program that promises a real festival for young and old.

A total of twelve different events are planned, including sporty bike tours and relaxed hikes. A special highlight will be the “Nature Journaling” workshop, in which participants will learn to creatively record their nature experiences. Another exciting date is2nd Hunte action dayon Sunday, June 29, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., whose motto is “Discover and Protect.” Visitors can discover the region around Wiekau, which is part of the “Diversity in Geest and Moor” project.

Event offerings in detail

The event program is supported by numerous institutions and associations, including rural adult education, Landvolk, the nature conservation association Ipen e.V., the Moosgrün Academy and the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park Association. Anyone interested can find a detailed list of all events and the option to register here Online event calendar of the nature park.

For those who want to experience nature regularly, the Wildeshauser Geest offers numerous opportunities. With an area of ​​1,530 km², the park is the largest nature park in Lower Saxony and impresses with a varied landscape with forests, moors and historic large stone graves. Cyclists will find over 20 well-signposted themed trails that cleverly connect towns and sights. On the digital education network Not only is environmental education promoted, but regional cooperation is also strengthened.

For the whole family

It's not just adults who get their money's worth. Anja-Louisa Vogt will present her children's book “The Little Unlucky Fungus” at three schools as part of her reading tour. The book imaginatively tells the story of a mushroom and introduces young readers to the wonders of the natural park world. The book can be ordered free of charge by email or picked up at the Nature Park office.

This Nature Week is another example of how Lower Saxony, with its 14 nature parks covering around 11,000 square kilometers, promotes nature and biotope protection as well as biodiversity. The numerous activities show how important recreation close to nature is for locals and visitors and offer the opportunity to actively experience the beauty of nature Page Lower Saxony Nature Parks emphasized.

For inquiries and further information, please contact the Nature Park office on 04431-85-351 or by emailinfo@wildegeest.deready. Get ready to discover nature in all its glory!