Jena, 21.04.2026 – The City Forestry Office and Kommunalservice Jena invite the public to a rustic cooking event this coming Friday. Under the motto “Waldschmaus,” participants at the nature experience center forum natura will prepare traditional kettle goulash from regional game meat over a campfire together.
- Event: “Waldschmaus – Kettle Goulash over an Open Fire”
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Location: Naturerlebniszentrum forum natura, Jena
- Registration (until 21.04.): via email to naturerlebnis@jena.de or by phone at 03641 4989465
Cooking Under the Open Sky
The joint event by Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) and the municipal Forestry Office is aimed at families and adults who enjoy nature and cooking together. From 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, the outdoor area will be transformed into a large outdoor kitchen. Under expert guidance, participants will be shown step-by-step how to perfectly prepare a hearty goulash in a large kettle directly over the flames of an open campfire.
In addition to the culinary experience, the focus is also on knowledge transfer. While the dish simmers over the fire, forestry experts will provide information about the local forest ecosystem, the wildlife living there, and the principles of sustainable nutrition. To ensure short distances and the highest quality, the meat used comes 100 percent from wild animals directly from the Jenaer Stadtwald.
Background: Environmental Education and Regional Hunting in Jena
The nature experience center forum natura on the Schottplatz is a central location for environmental and forest education in the region. It offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to get to know the local flora and fauna in a practical way. The utilization of regional game meat is closely linked to the sustainable management of the Jenaer Stadtwald. Professional hunting of roe deer and wild boar is necessary to protect young trees from excessive browsing and to ensure forest regeneration. The meat obtained is considered a particularly high-quality and climate-friendly food, as artificial feed and long transport routes are completely eliminated.
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Waldschmaus: Kettle Goulash over an Open Fire
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