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The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön invites you to join a special event on August 1st, 2025, to celebrate World Ranger Day. From 12:00 to 16:00, the Wanderparkplatz Schwarzes Moor will be filled with informative and family-friendly activities, providing an opportunity for young and old to experience the ranger profession up close and discover the nature of the Rhön in a new way.
The day's schedule is packed with engaging activities. From 12:00 to 16:00, an information stand will offer presentations about ranger tasks, such as protecting sensitive habitats and insect diversity. At 14:00, multiple thematic guided tours will take place, including tours focusing on insects, care zones, and the unique ecosystem of the Schwarzes Moor.
Children and families can also participate in building insect nesting aids with the junior rangers, learning playfully about native bird species. The event aims to raise awareness of ranger work globally, including challenges like wildlife poaching and ranger safety.
In the Rhön Biosphere Reserve, 13 rangers are currently on duty, with seven in Hesse and six in Bavaria. These rangers take care of various tasks, such as nature conservation, education, landscape management, monitoring, visitor guidance, and digital visitor guidance.
The event is hosted by ranger teams from Bavaria, Hesse, and Thuringia. It highlights the important role of rangers in protected areas worldwide, and it's a chance to showcase the vital work they do in the Rhön. No registration is required for the guided tours, so come along and join the celebration!
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- To delve deeper into the tasks carried out by rangers, you might find it informative to explore environmental-science resources that explain their roles in protecting and preserving wildlife habitats and maintaining biodiversity, such as the work of rangers in the Schwarzes Moor.
- If you're curious about the significance of August 1st, 2025, it's important to note that this date marks World Ranger Day, a global celebration dedicated to honoring and raising awareness about the critical work of rangers in conservation and wildlife protection.
