Velpke Nature Adventure Garden

A variety of micro-biotopes have developed on this former gravel extraction site of just under 4 hectares. Structures can be found here that used to exist on unstraightened rivers whose course was subject to constant change: steep banks, unvegetated sand and gravel areas with interspersed puddles, pools and ponds of different sizes and depths. Rare plant and animal species live here, some of which depend on open areas exposed to the sun. 

In addition to these areas with pioneer species, there are areas that are slowly becoming scrubland and turning into forest - again with different specific flora and fauna.

This mosaic of habitats with its unique biodiversity of plants and animals in a very small space is wonderfully suited to familiarising all visitors with nature. Everyone can discover, observe and explore plants and animals on their own or in a group without damaging their habitat.

The nature adventure garden aims to impart knowledge about nature in an exciting and interesting way and help us to respect and preserve our environment for the future.

Because "you can't protect what you don't understand".