Friday, February 5, 2010
Leverkusen's green lungs
Night, bat walks and excursions - with such events attracts the Naturgut Ophoven past 25 years, children and parents on the large area Opladen near the station. But the day is worth a trip. How and where insects nest? Where and how to live snakes? These and other employees to answer questions about the nature of the natural heritage Ophoven in Leverkusen.
They already do since 1984: At that time the city of Leverkusen handed parts of the land from the estate to a Ophoven patrons. The transformed it into an environmental education center with nature trail, a children's and youth Museum and the "Energy City". There are experiments and city games - touch and try out explicitly permitted.
Even now in the fall of the natural heritage is a popular destination for families on weekends. During the week, school groups and birthday groups are guests. Every year on the farm more than 10,000 visitors. 80 employees, including civilian service and volunteers to ensure that children do not get bored.
On Sunday, 6 December, ending the anniversary year with the Forest Christmas. Details and dates to events in the coming days there on the Internet at www.naturgut-ophoven.de