Vorgarten competition in Herten: blooming balconies and prices lure!
Vorgarten competition in Herten: blooming balconies and prices lure!
Competition for a lively cityscape Herten and Gelsenkirchen promote natural design of balcony and front gardens
by Jonas Alder, editor
The cities of Herten and Gelsenkirchen are set by an example for the environment and invite citizens to participate in a creative competition. This could help to make the urban environment more experienced and rich in species.
goal of the competition
Until July 31 can take part in an inter -municipal competition with their balconies and front gardens. This competition not only has a competitive idea, but also pursues the goal of making residential areas more environmentally friendly. The campaign is intended to offer incentives to present alternatives to the gravel gardens that are often perceived as unattractive and to promote planting domestic, insect -friendly plants.
Why is that important?
With the focus on a natural design of gardens and balconies, an important contribution to promoting biodiversity is made. In urban areas, many animal and plant species have difficulties to survive. By tendering this competition, awareness of this problem is sharpened and creative solutions are highlighted.
This is how the registration works
Participation in the competition is simply designed: Three photos of your own balcony or front garden must be uploaded via the website www.gelsenkirchen-herten.de . A team of specialist jurors will evaluate the submissions based on specific criteria. The best participants can win prices up to 500 euros in the front gardens category and up to 300 euros for balconies. This is the first competition of this kind that puts a special focus on balconies.
The use of the climate alliance
The competition is organized by the Gelsenkirchen-Herten climate alliance, which has been actively promoting climate protection since 2014. This alliance combines the two cities in their efforts to create a more sustainable and livable environment. The official award ceremony will take place at the end of August and is a highlight for all participants.Overall, this competition shows how a positive change in urban rooms is possible through joint commitment and creative approaches. The citizens of Herten and Gelsenkirchen are invited to make part of a more environmentally friendly future through their participation.
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