Biodiversum Remerschen, Luxembourg
Region
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
Migratory Birds for People
About
Name of organisation
Administration de la Nature et des Forêts
Funding support
Public funds
Number of staff
11
Number of visitors per year
10,000–12,000
Overall aims of the centre
Rising awareness for nature, biodiversity and importance of wetlands for nature and people.
Description of the centre
Close to Schengen, in Luxembourg’s Moselle valley and close borders with Germany and France, Biodiversum nature center is situated in Haff Réimech protected area (300 ha), one of the two national Ramsar sites. Its modern architecture, the wooden construction and the interactive exhibition are its characteristics.
Work Areas
Main CEPA work area
Biodiversum offers a wide range of nature activities for school classes, groups and private visitors, as well as an interesting exhibition on Haff Réimech protected area.
Top three successes
The multi-lingual exhibition is essential to fulfil our aims and to satisfy visitors from different countries.
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Creating signage; site information; Producing written materials; Using audio-visual tools; Developing nature trails
Visitor centres
Running a visitor centre
Participation
Engaging hard-to-reach groups; Engaging young people; Engaging the local community
Education and communication
Working with primary schools; Working with secondary schools; Developing resources / materials
General
Auditing / assessing effectiveness;
Contact
Other Information:
Name: Patric Lorgé / Isabelle Zwick
Address: 5, Bréicherwee L-5441 Remerschen LUXEMBOURG
Telephone: (00352) 247-56531
E-mail: biodiversum@anf.etat.lu
Website: www.biodiversum.lu
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