The heart of the power plant: two large turbines

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Throughout Germany, rangers are committed to protecting plants and species in nature reserves, national parks and nature parks, often for municipalities and foundations. Their tasks include looking after visitors, for example during excursions, guided tours, project days or educational programs, educational and public relations work, and maintenance and repair work. They also often carry out scientific research and nature observations and support the police, fire brigade and authorities in complying with protection regulations.

In Bestwig, the NaRa uses the site of the hydroelectric power plant to teach children and young people in particular about the environment and nature conservation, especially in connection with renewable energies, in a variety of ways.

What does NaturRanger eV do in a hydroelectric power plant?
The NaRa have been at home on the site of the hydroelectric power singapore consumer email list plant in Bestwig since 2019. With a lot of help from the Mainz municipal utilities, the site has been continually upgraded: One contribution to this is the green facade, decorated with nature motifs by the graffiti artist Leif Eric Möller. It gives the building recognition value and emphasizes the motivation of NaturRanger eV - nature itself. All of these factors make the site the LUZ - the Local Environmental Center of NaturRanger eV


The building of the run-of-river power plant redesigned for the NaRa



The NaRa now has around 500 members as well as numerous visitors and interested people. In Bestwig, they experience nature together for all age groups. From tours of the hydroelectric power station to hikes in the surrounding area and information events, to bat safaris or overnight stays in tipis, there are a wide range of offers to learn more about local nature and how to protect it. Through cooperation with local daycare centers, even the youngest rangers can learn a lot, such as how to grow their own fruit and vegetables or how to identify different tree and plant species. Even at primary school age, children are taught more complex relationships, for example how to protect wet meadows or crayfish in streams and ponds. Renewable energies and the renaturation of the Ruhr are also topics that the NaRa covers in detail and in a way that is accessible to everyone.

The result of the work of the nature rangers is an important success, as their educational offerings inspire many people, from young to old, to appreciate the nature around them and thus ensure a better environment and future, both in Bestwig and throughout Germany.

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