Bunte Wiese Stuttgart stands up for biodiversity  [21.11.24]

Identifying insects made easy! At the action day at the Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History (Löwentor), everyone could test their species knowledge and find out how the experts work. (Photo: Bunte Wiese Stuttgart)

In order to promote biodiversity, it is particularly important to raise everyone's awareness of biodiversity and species conservation and to make innovative solutions transparent throughout society. This is why science communication and public relations are a particularly important pillar of research institutions. The student initiative Bunte Wiese Stuttgart stands up for this. They are regularly active at public events on behalf of biodiversity, raise awareness of species loss and provide practical advice on suitable measures to protect species and promote biodiversity.

In June, Bunte Wiese Stuttgart organized an information stand in front of the Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History at "Schloss Rosenstein" to mark the state-wide Day of Biodiversity in Baden-Württemberg. In beautiful weather, walkers and other interested people were able to explore the beauty of biodiversity. Valuable discussions were held about the importance of healthy ecosystems and what everyone can do to promote biodiversity.

Bunte Wiese Stuttgart was active at Schloss Rosenstein during the nationwide Biodiversity Day. Walkers and interested visitors were able to observe the details of various insects through a microscope and ask their questions about biodiversity. (Photo: Bunte Wiese Stuttgart)

During the greatest flowering period of plants - in August - Bunte Wiese Stuttgart organized an action day at the Stuttgart State Museum of Natural History (Löwentor) together with scientists from the botany and zoology departments under the motto “Klingende Wiese”. Both inside and outside the museum, young and old were able to immerse themselves in the world of the smallest creatures. The specialists took visitors on grasshopper and bird excursions to Wilhelma's wild meadows and used microscopes to show all the details of different insect species. Everyone could test their knowledge of the species in the insect quiz and the youngest visitors could get a tactile understanding of the world of plants and animals at the craft stands.

In September, the species experts were on the road again - this time at Stuttgart's Wilhelma Zoo during the Species Conservation Day. At their stand, visitors of the zoological and botanical gardens were able to take a look at the local insect diversity and its protection options. Besides, they could ask their questions and learn about species knowledge in a playful way.

Wilhelma's Species Conservation Day: Besides international biodiversity research projects, the young species experts provided an insight into the diversity of native insects and how they can be protected. (Photo: Bunte Wiese Stuttgart)

“People's keen interest in current issues relating to biodiversity and species diversity is always noticeable during our missions. This fills me with hope that society's sense of responsibility for our natural environment will grow and that everyone will contribute to protecting it within their means,” says Sebastian Görn - spokesman of the Bunte Wiese Stuttgart.

Bunte Wiese Stuttgart is a initiative in which students, doctoral students, employees and volunteers get involved to inspire and educate the public about biodiversity and species conservation. The knowledge transfer regarding biodiversity and the importance of healthy ecosystems is the heart of its mission. Through this thematic connection, there is a close cooperation with the Center for Biodiversity and integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa). In addition to information and activity stands, Bunte Wiese Stuttgart also offers lectures, guided tours and excursions as well as workshops. They are always open to new ideas and active support.

Anyone interested in joining the initiative is kindly invited to do so!
Please send inquiries by e-mail to kontakt@buntewiese-stuttgart.de.

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