BeeCreative

Biological diversity (biodiversity) is of central importance for a healthy ecological balance. The current sixth mass extinction is threatening biodiversity worldwide. This is illustrated by the example of around 560 wild bee species, of which around 50% are on the Red List or are already extinct. In contrast to the well-known honeybees, their "wild sisters" are less in the focus of the general public's awareness, although they are characterized by their enormous pollination performance. Their habitats are increasingly under threat and the resulting consequences are critical for crop yields, among other things. Wild bees are just one example of the importance of insects for our everyday lives. However, due to the great diversity of their habits and characteristics and the fact that they are extremely peace-loving creatures in relation to humans, they have great potential for building a personal relationship with issues of sustainability and environmental protection.

The project BeeCreative combines the direct experience of nature in the Hohenheim Gardens with interactive, gamified educational games in an app. The wild animal characters provide a low-threshold introduction to the world of animals. Each station on the trail uses different animals as examples, e.g. the dipper as a representative for birds or the common toad as an example for amphibians. Even though the focus of the project is on wild bees, the topic of biodiversity is used to link different life forms in our environment. The BeeCreative project is expected to end on 30.06.2024.

The project was funded by the Baden-Württemberg Foundation in cooperation with the Heidehof Stiftung. The program "Learning Sustainability - Children Shape the Future" promotes children's environmental awareness and sensitizes them to nature conservation.

We are delighted to have the Hohenheim Gardens as a cooperation partner.