The Grafenberger Wald saw a significant influx of visitors due to Bunt's family event
In the heart of Düsseldorf, the city came alive with the buzz of excitement as the annual Nature Festival took place. The Aquazoo Loebbecke Museum offered a captivating glimpse into the mysterious underwater world, providing a fascinating insight for all who attended.
The festival was not just for the adults, however. Giant soap bubbles, a bouncy castle, and a giant caterpillar provided ample opportunities for children to let off steam and enjoy the day. The Puppet Theater Pantao added a magical touch with stilt figures of the Tree Spirit, Forest Elf, and Birch Fairy.
Greenpeace, NABU, NAJU, Waldkindergarten Düsseldorf e. V., and BUND were among the organisations that showcased their passion for nature through diverse activities and games. The city's training center for "Landscape Gardening" also joined in, working on a new large research pond adjacent to the new forest school. NABU Düsseldorf, presented at the Waldschulzentrum, has since started working on this pond, offering children a chance to explore and study the aquatic world.
Professional face painters transformed children's faces into butterflies, lions, or cats, adding a touch of creativity to the day. Visitors also had the chance to see owls, eagles, and falcons up close at the falconry from the Rhine Forest Pedagogical Center.
The Sauerland Mountain Club presented the hiking trail around Düsseldorf, inspiring many to explore the great outdoors. Little archaeologists could make clay bricks and dig for treasures in the sand at the actions of the Förderkreis Industriepfad Düsseldorf-Gerresheim.
Many activities, especially for younger visitors, included a rally through the wild park, climbing trees at "Monkey Tree", playing and crafting at "WWW - Wald Wiese Wasser", or painting in the permanent exhibition of the old forest school.
The Garden, Cemetery, and Forestry Office presented itself and its training professions. Beekeepers shared interesting facts about bee colonies, while compost advisors of Awista GmbH provided practical tips on setting up a compost area in the garden.
Nature and forest educators, the Biological Station Haus Buergel, and the Düsseldorf and Mettmann Hunting Association shared insights into their work. The day was rounded off with employees of the city's forestry department discussing care, protection, and preservation of Düsseldorf's city forest.
The Nature Festival was a day of learning, fun, and discovery, showcasing the city's commitment to preserving and educating about its natural environment.
