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Natural history discoveries and practical tips

Cemeteries are green places of burial, remembrance and commemoration. They are also important urban habitats for animals and plants and are perceived and used by city dwellers as green oases of peace and recreation. The tour focuses on these different functions and qualities of the cemetery.

Vergissmeinnicht
Vergissmeinnicht © visitBerlin, Foto: SGO

The model project "Friedhofspark" (Cemetery Park) at the Old Luisenstädt Cemetery, funded by the Berlin Program for Sustainable Development (BENE), will be presented.

In addition, there will be many practical tips for nature-friendly grave design and care. Event management: Manfred Schubert (Berliner Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft Naturschutz e.V.) and Bettina Neff (EVFBS).

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Dates
June 2023
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