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Digger Event

By Pascale · Leave a Comment

Fans of diggers:  this is yet another chance to drive a digger! No experience needed!

This event is being organised by Naju, a children’s group of Nabu and of course children are most welcome.

When: Saturday 25 February 2012 from 10:00 to 14:00 (approx.).

There will be plenty of other jobs for those [...]

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Save the Frogs!

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Some 16 people (including Barbara and I from the club) got together to fix the amphibian fence the the Grube Prinz von Hessen on a dryish Saturday in February.  After weeks of frost, the action could finally take place and was a full success.

The wood fence dating back to the 80′s needed [...]

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2012 Kick-Off Meeting

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Around 18 people took part in the meeting and exchanged ideas.  Thank you very much for your inputs and your originality.  Highlights of the meeting included:

A lively movie produced by Gordon featuring the activities in the last year. A new working team comprising 6 people: Pascale (Chair), Katja (Vice Chair), Phil (Treasurer), Anthony, [...]

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Hot tea for the homeless

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What a wonderful idea: filling some flasks with hot tea and coffee and looking for people in need.

Pam and Hicham went around on 9 February 2012, a bitter cold day, and served hot drinks to people in the streets of Darmstadt.  As Pam puts it:

“You know….that picture with the old lady…that one broke [...]

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Nature-Garden-Art FAIR

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The nature fair that took place on Sunday 5 Feb 2012 was informative and well visited. Nabu, BUND, Bluetenhang and a number of other organisations presented their nature conservation projects.  All this while the children had fun making felt balls, bags and the like and delicious cakes and coffee were served. A worthwhile event… thank [...]

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Permaculture Workshop

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Want to learn more about permaculture and participate in an exciting community garden project? How about taking part in a two-day workshop run by NABU Seeheim (in German). For more details on permaculture in general please click here.

As the workshop will take place in winter, data [...]

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Permaculture Community Garden

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Everyone is invited to be part of a community garden based on permaculture principles.

Together with Uli Steinmetz and a mixed group of children and adults, you will create this nature paradise and share the products of your efforts including flowers, vegetables, nuts, fruit, berries, herbs, etc. There is also the opportunity to take [...]

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Season’s Greetings

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Wishing all Better World fans the very best for the festive season and for 2012. We look forward to participating in Better World activities in the New Year with you.

Good health, happiness and peace!

 

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Help for rare Orchids

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Help keep the dunes in Seeheim clear of invading bushes and ensure the survival of rare Orchids like the pyramidal orchid.

When: Saturday 10 December 2011.

Details and directions can be found by clicking here.

Please register with Phil for catering purposes (a snack lunch will be provided).

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Homeless but warm at Christmas

By Pascale · 3 Comments

Curious to find out what happened on Christmas Eve at the Diakonie in Frankfurt?  Read Victor’s summary:

“Doors opened at 6:00 and we already had a crowd waiting before the gates were unlocked. Coffee and cakes were served before the service, which was led by Dr. Michael Frase, and featured music with a chorus [...]

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  • Upcoming Activities

    • February 25, 2012
      • DIGGERDIGGER

        Time: 10:00 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        Join Nabu Seeheim in another fun digger event. When: Sat, February 25 2012, 10:00am – 14:00pm
        at 10:00 am
    • February 26, 2012
      • WOODPECKERSWOODPECKERS

        Time: 8:00 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        There are still woodpeckers in Westwald but for how long? Go find them with Andrea Weischedel of Nabu Darmstadt. When: from 8:00 - ca. 9:30. Where: Meeting at Eschollbrücker Str. an der Ecke Bergschneisee.
        at 8:00 am
    • March 3, 2012
      • OBERFELDOBERFELD

        Time: 9:00 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        Help out at the last farm in DA
        at 9:00 am
    • March 10, 2012
      • ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT

        Time: 10:00 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        Join Nabu Seeheim in environmental conservation projects. More details will be posted closer to the time. When: Sat, March 10, 2012, 10:00am – 12:30pm
        at 10:00 am
    • March 11, 2012
      • WOODPECKERSWOODPECKERS

        Time: 7:30 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        Woodpeckers excursion in Ostwald with Andrea Weischedel from Nabu DA. Where: meeting at Parkplatz Vivarium When: from 7:30 - ca. 9:00
        at 7:30 am
    • March 17, 2012
      • OBERFELDOBERFELD

        Time: 9:00 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        Help out at the last farm in DA
        at 9:00 am
      • OBERFELDOBERFELD

        Time: 9:00 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        Help out at the last farm in DA
        at 9:00 am
    • March 18, 2012
      • KUEHKOPFKUEHKOPF

        Time: 9:00 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        NABU-Exkursion: Scillablüte auf der Knoblochsaue Zum Frühjahrsbeginn erfreut ein Teppich von kleinen, blauen Blumen die BesucherInnen des Kühkopfes und der Knoblochsaue. Treffpunkt auf dem Parkplatz vorm Rathaus an der Straßenbahnhaltestelle Neues Rathaus. Leitung: Dr. Stefan Leng und Robina Reinicke Mehr Infos: http://www.nabu-seeheim.de/veranstaltungen/seeheimer-exkursionen/
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      • BIRDSONGBIRDSONG

        Time: 9:00 am
        Posted by: Pascale

        Come and listen to the birds at Oberfeld and Rosenhöhe with Jennie Bödeker of Nabu DA. Where: Parkplatz am Katharinen­falltorweg beim Hofgut Oberfeld, Erbacher Str. 125, Darmstadt When: 9:00 - ca. 10:30
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