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The fascination of green roofs: State Zoo Day in the Müritzeum on August 15th!
On August 15th, the Müritzeum in Waren invites you to the State Zoo Day to provide insights into the habitat of the green roof.
The fascination of green roofs: State Zoo Day in the Müritzeum on August 15th!
A unique experience is just around the corner: next August 15th the State Zoo Day will take place in the Müritzeum in Waren. This time the event will be held on the green roof of the Müritzeum. Anyone who is interested in biological diversity and wildlife should not miss this event. Strelitzius reports that the roof serves as a habitat for many animal species, including the black-headed gull, which successfully breeds there.
The green roof, planted with drought-resistant plants such as sedum, various grasses and mosses, has developed into a small micro-ecosystem with insects, birds and mammals. The event offers visitors the opportunity to take part in hands-on stations, information stands, games and craft activities between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Insight into nature
The event aims to give participants fascinating insights into the flora and fauna on the roof of the Nature Experience Center. In particular, children and young people up to the age of 16 can take part free of charge, which is made possible through support from the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. A commitment that not only promotes a love of nature, but also increases awareness of the importance of urban living spaces.
An important question is: How does the green roof in the Müritzeum actually work? According to information from the Müritzeum website Some insect species could already be spotted in August. These include the large cabbage white butterfly and various other butterflies as well as rare species such as the blue-winged grasshopper, whose sighting is a clear sign of the good ecosystem on the roof. The observations show that the green roof represents a valuable habitat for various animal species.
Biodiversity in urban areas
The concept of green roofs has gained importance not only in Waren, but also nationwide. A study has shown that green roofs act as important “green islands” in urban environments, helping to increase biodiversity. In urban areas such as Hamburg, 354 different arthropod species were identified on green roofs. Factors such as the size of the roofs and their plant diversity have a significant influence on biodiversity. Ge Building Green explained that structurally rich roofs with native plants create a variety of microhabitats and thus promote the settlement of special species.
Overall, the State Zoo Day in the Müritzeum will not only be a celebration of encounters with the animal world, but also an important step towards a harmonious coexistence of nature and urban living space. A look at the green roof is now twice as worthwhile!