- What does a peatland feel like?
- What lies hidden beneath several metres of peat?
- And what role do rewetted peatlands play in climate protection, biodiversity, and sustainable land use?
Find the answers to these questions at the Living Lab/Peatland Day at Moorbauer in Malchin, Germany on 27 August, starting at 12:00 pm.
Address: Dorfstraße 123, 17139 Malchin, Germany
Language: German
Contact person: Nathale Melo (nathale.melo.martins@succow-stiftung.de)
Located directly in the peatland, the Moorbauer is the ideal starting point for exploring the unique landscape of the Upper Peene Valley. Visitors can experience what the peaty ground feels like, learn more about the formation and rewetting of peatlands, discover products made from peatland biomass, and speak with experts about peatland conservation and paludiculture.
Programme at a Glance
- 12:00 pm: Start of the Event
- 1:00 pm: Guided peatland tour
- 2:00 pm: Peat coring demonstration
- 3:00 pm: Guided peatland tour
- 4:00 pm: Rubber boot throwing competition
- 5:00 pm: Verwurzeln on the Will-o’-the-Wisp Trail
- 8:30 pm: Bat Hour
Throughout the Day
- Exhibition on peatlands and products made from peatland biomass
- Irrlichter-Pfad workshop
- Information on peatland rewetting, peatland conservation, and paludiculture
- Hands-on educational activities for children and adults
- Food and refreshments provided by Moorbauer
- Book table featuring books and magazines about peatlands
- Open-air gallery featuring landscape photographs of European wetlands –ALFAwetlands Living Labs
- Guided paddling tour on the Peene (registration required)
The Living Lab/Peatland Day takes place as part of the MOOReturn and ALFAwetlands projects. Together with stakeholders from agriculture, nature conservation, municipalities, forestry, public administration, education, tourism, politics, and science, the projects develop solutions for the sustainable use of rewetted peatlands. Such events create opportunities for exchange, dialogue, and hands-on learning.
Whether you are visiting with your family, are interested in nature, or are a professional in the field, Living Lab/Peatland Day offers a unique opportunity to experience peatlands from a new perspective and discover their importance for a sustainable future.
The Living Lab Open Day will be held in German.
If, you are interested to join, please contact: Nathale Melo (nathale.melo.martins@succow-stiftung.de) from Michael Succow Foundation, ALFAwetlands partner and event organiser.
Information is provided by Michael Succow Foundation.