Event • The City Nature Challenge is back at the Ramborn Cider Haff
Ramborn Cider Co. and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, in partnership with the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall and Bee Together, invite you to two days of exploration and activities at the Ramborn Cider Haff and its surrounding meadow orchards.
ABOUT THE EVENT
📆 Date: Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th, 2024
⌚ Time: 11 AM to 6 PM
📍 Venue: Ramborn Cider Haff, Duerfstrooss 23, L-6660 Born
Discover this treasure trove of biodiversity using your smartphone and the iNaturalist mobile app to catalog as many plants, animals, and insects as possible. Engage with LIST scientists and experts from our partner organizations at informational stands along the way, learning more about nature while enjoying time with friends and family.
ON THE AGENDA
🌳🌺 Nature Exploration & iNaturalist App: Become a citizen scientist by using the iNaturalist mobile app - available here for iOS and here for Android - to catalog plants, animals, and insects around local meadow orchards. This global initiative encourages urban biodiversity documentation, turning our neighboring orchards into a living laboratory!
🐝🍯 Human & Nature Collaboration: On Saturday, April 27th, meet a local beekeeper and learn more about the importance of bees and pollination, as well as the ancient craft of honey-making.
🌟 Briefings & Informational Stands: On Sunday, April 28th, LIST scientists and experts from our partner organizations will share their knowledge at informational stands. Attend one of the briefings at the cidery (11:15 AM or 1:15 PM) and embark on self-guided explorations using provided itineraries.
🚲🌱 Bicycle Hike by Andy Schleck: On Sunday at 11 AM, enjoy a 20 kilometers bicycle excursion led by Andy Schleck, Luxembourgish former professional road bicycle racer, winner of the 2010 Tour de France. 5 stops are planed along the way to observe and collect information on biodiversity with iNaturalist. Places are limited to 50 participants. Secure your spot HERE.
🎶🎨 Entertainment & Activities: Enjoy music, games, arts & crafts for children, cidery tours, and tastings. Local homemade BBQ, burgers (including vege options) and fries will be available for purchase throughout the event at the cider farm.
DO NOT FORGET TO download your tool for the weekend, the iNaturalist app on ⏬ Google Play or ⏬ iOS
Join us at the Ramborn Cider Haff on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM for a weekend of learning, fun, chill, good mood and excellent drinks for the whole family. Full programme and side activities 👉 here
REACH US AND GET AROUND
• 32 free parking spots, 50 metres from the Ramborn Cider Haff
• Bus stop for the Ramborn Cider Haff: Born, Pëtzwee.
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ABOUT THE CITY NATURE CHALLENGE
The City Nature Challenge is a global initiative aimed at engaging citizens in the documentation of urban biodiversity. Participants will use the iNaturalist mobile app to catalog, by taking pictures, as many plants, animals, and insects as possible, turning Ramborn's neighboring orchards into a living laboratory. This event, coordinated in Luxembourg by the Luxembourg National Museum of Natural History, aligns perfectly with Ramborn's commitment to preserving its unique terroir and nurturing biodiversity, a cornerstone of the company's DNA.
