Jena, March 24, 2026 – The Jena City Forestry Office and the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Thüringen (SDW) invite you to the next edition of the lecture series “Waldgeflüster”. The upcoming event focuses on practical tips for more biodiversity in home gardens.
- Event: Lecture “Ways to more diversity in gardens – Insights into the gARTENreich project” (Series: Waldgeflüster)
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Speaker: Esther Felgentreff (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena)
- Registration: Required in advance via email to waldgefluester@sdw-thueringen.de
Research meets garden practice
In her lecture, Esther Felgentreff from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena provides detailed insights into research results and practical approaches from the “gARTENreich” project. The aim of the lecture is to show how private gardens can be ecologically enhanced as important habitats for insects and small animals.
The focus is particularly on the question of how near-natural design and the user-friendly function of a settlement area can be harmoniously combined. The topic is aimed at both experienced allotment gardeners and homeowners who want to set new ecological accents.
Background: Why urban gardens are so important
In cities like Jena, which are embedded in the nature of the Saaletal, private gardens and allotment gardens form important ecological stepping stones. They connect the surrounding forest with the urban space. A near-natural garden with native plants, deadwood corners, or open water surfaces offers vital retreats not only for birds but also for endangered insect species. The Jena City Forestry Office (KSJ) and the SDW are committed to strengthening this awareness among the population. The monthly lecture series “Waldgeflüster” was launched in January 2026 to pass on current scientific findings about the forest, nature, and sustainability to interested parties in a practical way.
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After-work lecture series “Waldgeflüster”
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