Oslo Wetland Center – Lilløyplassen
Region
Europe
Country
Norway
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
WLI Europe
About
Lilløyplassen naturhus
Funding support: Norwegian Environment Agency and Bærum municipality
Number of staff: 0.5 full time equivalent
Number of visitors per year: Approximately 4,000
Overall aims of the centre
To inform society about the importance of biological diversity and wetlands
Description of the centre
The site is an old farm of about 1000 square meters, the houses main activities has for many years been bird ringing.
The activities from 2011 will be education of school children, business partners and the general public Main CEPA work areas
Work Areas
Main CEPA work areas
Our work is mainly within awareness-raising and education (but is this possible without communication?)
Top three successes
1) That we are educating a lot of children and adults
2) That we are supported by biological organizations regarding mammals, birds, insects, plants and fungi
3) That we include cattle/horse grazing the fields yearly. Maintaining the pastorale landscape and therefore keeping important fields of rare plants is vital for both us and how the locals understand the area
Top three challenges
1) Establish enough money to develop the centre further
2) Collect and present information that help decision-makers understand that we have to stop the bit-by-bit degradation of wetland areas
3) Establish long-term funding for the continuous effort to preserve the wetland area
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;
Participation
Engaging young people; Engaging the local community; Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Early years education; Delivering adult education; Working with primary schools; Working with secondary schools; Developing resources / materials
General
PR and marketing;
Contact
Besøkssenter våtmark Oslo,
Pb. 6784 St. Olavs plass,
0130 Oslo
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