Eighth graders design flowering cemetery - a space for insects!

Eighth graders design flowering cemetery - a space for insects!

Kirchweyhe, Deutschland - In the cemetery in Kirchweyhe, a new flower area with dry wall was created. This ecological project, which was implemented by four eight -graders from KGS Kirchweyhe as part of its internship, not only results in an aesthetic upgrading of the site, but also actively contributes to promoting biodiversity. The students Luna Schmitter, Anna Geis, Maira Ting and Max Krolage, aged 13 to 14 years old, worked on this project for six months and a half a week.

The drying wall was built from old wash concrete slabs, without mortar to create a habitat for different plants and insects. Insect -friendly plants such as lavender, bell flower and peony were selected especially for this area. This measure is in line with the goals of the cemetery committee, which wants to create a park -like system with a high recreational value. The project is also part of a greater endeavor to develop the cemetery in Kirchweyhe into a more open and greener place.

sustainability in focus

The importance of such projects is underlined by awarding the cemetery in 2022 with a seal for sustainability and environmental justice. Cemetery employee Andreas Ronneberger praised the cooperation of the students and the successful result of the project. In addition, through their work, the young people did not develop any fear of contact with grief and death, which is often considered sensitive in society.

A central aspect of the design of insect -friendly cemeteries is the consideration of the needs of wild animals and insects. Many lawns in cemeteries are often mowed, which means that food, hiding and nesting options are removed. The measures that are taken to the layout of blossom -rich wildflower meadows and extensively well -kept flower strips make it possible to find food such as wild bees and butterflies all year round. These initiatives are crucial to promote healthy biodiversity and to maintain the habitats for diverse animal species. BUND Baden-Württemberg emphasizes that dead plant parts also offer wintering for butterfly and other insects.

design guidelines for cemeteries

Exotic ornamental plants are often used for grave design, which domestic insects offer little food. An adapted plant selection with domestic wild plants enables not only insect -friendly, but also sustainable grave designs. The use of domestic trees, hedges and flowering plants provides a food source for insects, which significantly improves the habitat in cemeteries. Dead wood and dead plant parts also serve as nesting or wintering places. These measures are crucial for the settlement and reproduction of many insect species and promote a healthy environment.

The pupil project not only has a practical benefit, but also a visual function by strengthening awareness of species protection and sustainability in the community. Through these initiatives, the cemetery not only becomes a place of grief, but also one of life and relaxation, both for humans and for animal world.