Natureum Niederelbe
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
WLI Europe
About
Natureum Niederelbe Naturkundemuseum und ökologische Station, Gemeinnützige Stiftung bürgerlichen Rechts
Funding support: District Stade, Lower Saxony
Number of staff: 15
Number of visitors per year: 30,000-40,000
Overall aims of the centre
Rising awareness for understanding nature and environmental issues in coastal areas with special focus on the estuary of the river Elbe including human interfering.
Description of the centre
Non-profit organisation, approved location for out-of-school education. Museum with artificial habitats and bird watching spot.
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Creating signage; site information; Producing written materials; Using audio-visual tools; Developing nature trails
Visitor centres
Setting up a new visitor centre; Managing / creating habitat; Running a visitor centre; Building / maintaining structures
Participation
Working with disabled people; Engaging hard-to-reach groups; Engaging young people; Engaging the local community; Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Early years education; Delivering adult education; Working with primary schools; Lobbying / running campaigns; Working with secondary schools; Developing resources / materials
General
Auditing / assessing effectiveness; PR and marketing; Running effective administration; Health and safety; Fund-raising; Project planning.
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