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Essen relies on wildflowers: entry ban on the green oasis!
Essen plants wildflower meadows in the Green Center to protect insects. No entry allowed for undisturbed growth.
Essen relies on wildflowers: entry ban on the green oasis!
In the“Green Center Essen”An exciting project is being launched this week: a colorful oneWildflower meadowtakes shape. A special flower mix is sown with the aim of attracting bees, butterflies and other insects. That sounds like a great idea that not only supports nature, but also increases the quality of life in the city. City officials hope the wildflower meadow will help keep the often-nuisance Canada geese at bay, which make a lot of mess when they visit and annoy residents.
But so that the plants can grow undisturbed, the city asks all citizens not to enter the meadow during the growth phase. This ensures that the flowers bloom in all their glory and create an attractive habitat for the insects. These little creatures are more than just a pretty sight; they play a crucial role in the ecosystem and promoting their diversity on the doorstep is of great importance.
Insect diversity and awareness
Current studies, such as the “SLInBio” project, show that the appreciation of insects among the urban population needs to be strengthened. The research team led by ISOE has discovered over the last five years how important a diverse insect world is, especially in urban areas such as Essen or Frankfurt am Main. Through various formats of citizen engagement, from exhibitions to workshops, attempts were made to create more awareness of the importance of insect diversity.
At the final event of this project on May 14, 2025 in Frankfurt's Palmengarten, it became clear that every area in the city can contribute to promoting insect diversity. Innovative approaches that spread knowledge about insects while actively involving citizens are crucial to this change. Further information information about the measures and their impact on biodiversity can be found on various platforms.
Overall, the introduction of the wildflower meadow in the “Green Center of Essen” is a small but significant step in the right direction. If we give our nature more space, not only the insects benefit, but we as a community also benefit. After all, a look at the blooming landscapes can't hurt, on the contrary: they enrich our cityscape and our lives!