Botanical-zoological hike: art - nature - landscape
Environmental Centre: Hike in the Natzschung Valley on 7 September, from 10 am to 1 pm
On Saturday, 7 September, from 10 am to 1 pm, the Chemnitz Environmental Centre and the Chemnitzer Künstlerbund e. V. invite you to a leisurely hike in the Ore Mountains led by biologist Kay Meister from the Förderverein Natura Miriquidica e. V..
Participation is free of charge, but limited to 30 people. Registration by 5 September at umweltzentrum(at)stadt-chemnitz.de and sturdy footwear are required.
In the mountains above 500 metres above sea level, characterised by a short growing season and high rainfall, meadow farming in particular plays a decisive role in agriculture. This has resulted in a mosaic of species-rich mountain meadows, particularly in scattered settlements such as Rübenau. These biotopes are protected under Section 30 of the Federal Nature Conservation Act and Section 21 of the Saxon Nature Conservation Act. The butterfly fauna on the mountain meadows is particularly rich. Striking butterflies such as blue butterflies and swallowtails as well as small butterflies and moths can be observed.
One of the main aims of Natura Miriquidica e. V.'s nature conservation efforts is to preserve and promote biodiversity, even in small structural elements. The aim is to promote native plant diversity and provide stepping stone biotopes as habitats.
During the walk along the Natzschung, you can get to know these interesting newly designed elements of the biotope network. Finally, the hike ends around a campfire with snacks on a self-pay basis.
Background
The art - nature - landscape series took place for many years with the Tannenberg artist and conservationist Carl-Heinz Westenburger, the Chemnitz Artists' Association and the Environmental Centre. Since 2017, the traditional hike in the Ore Mountains has been continued in Rübenau, the largest scattered settlement in eastern Germany with its unique natural features.
The main aim was and is to raise awareness of the beautiful and vast biodiversity on the outskirts of the city and the threats to this biodiversity.