Excursion: At home with the bat
2023-05-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Wildnisschule Teerofenbrücke, Teerofenbrücke 2, Schwedt, 16303
Bats are the only mammals and, aside from birds, the only vertebrates that can actively fly. The perfect adaptation of bats to the air also characterizes their way of life. Led by bat expert Dr. Helmut Gille you will learn a lot of interesting things about the secret life of the night hunters. A determination book is useful.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
Overnight accommodations, if desired, can be reserved at the Teerofenbrücke Wilderness School by calling 03332/838840 or info@wildnisschule-teerofenbruecke.de.
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Excursion: Vertebrates, insects and plants in the lower Oder valley
2023-07-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | An der Teerofenbrücke, Wildnisschule, Teerofenbrücke 2, Schwedt, Brandenburg, 16303
On this bicycle excursion (10–15 km), experts from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin will introduce you to the unique flora and fauna of the Lower Oder Valley National Park, Germany’s most biodiverse habitat, scientifically guided yet generally understandable. Under the direction of Dr. C. Deckert, Dr. J. Deckert, Dr. A. Hoffmann and Dr. W. Mey you will learn many interesting and interesting facts about mice, small mammals, butterflies, bugs, birds, plants, plant galls and much more. A determination book is an advantage.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
Overnight accommodations, if desired, can be reserved at the Teerofenbrücke Wilderness School by calling 03332/838840 or info@wildnisschule-teerofenbruecke.de.
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Squirrel (Photo: W. Stürzbecher)

Excursion: Bees and wasps - Mysterious diversity
2023-07-02 11:00 - 13:30, 2024-05-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Ortsmitte Blumenhagen (Gemeindeverwaltung und Bushaltestelle), Gemeindeverwaltung, Schwedt / OT Blumenhagen, Brandenburg, 16303, Deutschland
Does not take place in rainy weather!
The unique world of bees and wasps is varied. The wild bees in particular show the diversity, beauty and uniqueness of the local nature. Not only the honey bees, but also the wild bees are of great importance as pollinators and thus for our ecosystems. dr Christoph Saure and Nico Streese (Office for Animal Ecological Studies Berlin) convey a lot of interesting and interesting information about bees and wasps in a generally understandable form. A field guide and a magnifying glass are useful.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We kindly ask you to register in advance at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de or Tel.: 03332 / 219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
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Excursion: vast meadows, wild forest - hike along the wilderness adventure trail to the bison pasture
2024-04-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Schloss Criewen, Park 3, Schwedt, 16303
The wilderness adventure trail in Criewen was created from the so-called wild forest path, which was heavily influenced by storm “Xavier” in October 2017. A section (1 km) was not cleared after the storm so that the wilderness could be experienced directly. This excursion shows the consequences of the storm and how the wilderness is developing: Fallen trees, huge root plates, dead wood that rots and gives rise to new life, an experience of nature that makes it clear how impressive wild forests can be.

Unfortunately, in February 2021, the wilderness adventure path was destroyed by an illegal chainsaw action by residents of Criewen, a shame for nature, but also for the many tourists for whom this rustic obstacle course was a highlight of their visit to the lower Oder valley. But even now the wilderness adventure trail is an experience, even if more for the eyes than for the muscles.
The wilderness adventure trail leads to the bisons, the real kings of the forest. Since 2012, the last domestic wild cattle in Europe have been kept by the Lower Oder Valley National Park Foundation in the only national park in Brandenburg. European bison were already at home here when there was no state of Brandenburg and no national park. They belong, so to speak, to the indigenous people who have now returned to their old homeland.
After a short walk through the national park, the excursion participants come to the real kings of the forest, who are expertly appointed by the board of directors of the Lower Oder Valley National Park Foundation, Dr. Ansgar Vössing. Sturdy shoes and binoculars are advantageous.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
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Excursion: Butterflies on dry grass in the Müllerberge
2024-05-13 14:00 - 16:30 | Rastplatz “Neue Mühle”, (Blumenhagen, Schwedt/Oder), Rastplatz "Neue Mühle", Müllerberge, Schwedt, 16303
Butterflies live almost everywhere on earth where there are plants. In our latitudes they love sun, warmth and diverse and flowery vegetation. In Central Europe, butterflies usually inhabit open areas such as meadows and pastures, but also clearings and forest edges. Many butterflies are not only beautiful, they also have an important role in nature. The experts Prof. Dr. Thomas Schmitt and Dr. Martin Wiemers (Senckenberg German Entomological Institute, Müncheberg) convey a lot of interesting information about the fascinating world of butterflies in a generally understandable form. A determination book is useful.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
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Excursion: Agroforestry and orchards in the Lower Oder Valley National Park
2024-05-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Kirche Gellmersdorf, Kirchweg 5, Angermünde, Brandenburg, 16278, Deutschland
Bicycle excursion to the orchard near Gellmersdorf / Stolzenhagen
Orchards are not only used for growing fruit, but the areas are also used as grassland, for example for mowing or extensive grazing (agroforestry). In agroforestry, trees and arable crops, meadows and pastures are combined in one area in such a way that it is equally beneficial for agriculture, nature and the climate. The orchard of the Lower Oder Valley National Park Association, planted with old fruit varieties, offers plants and animals, so-called cultural followers, varied and diverse habitats. Thomas Michael (Managing Director of the Lower Oder Valley National Park Foundation) imparts a lot of interesting information about agroforestry, old fruit varieties and experiences and results in creating new orchards in a generally understandable form. A determination book is useful.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
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Excursion: Aurochs and horses - wild pastures in the lower Oder valley
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Stolzenhagen, Kanalbrücke, Kanalbrücke, Lunow-Stolzenhagen, Brandenburg, 16248, Deutschland
The so-called Heck cattle, socialized with unspoilt horses such as the Exmoor Pony or the Konik, which is still very similar to the western wild horse, the Tarpan, serve both ecological agriculture and nature conservation. They are invariably resilient and quite imposing and well-fortified. The excursion will be led by Mr. Thomas Berg (Lower Oder Valley National Park Association, Chairman) in a generally understandable form. Binoculars are beneficial.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
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Excursion: Getting to know old varieties of orchards and various dry grass plants in the Criewen Park Garden
2024-08-03 09:30 - 12:30 | Rastplatz “Neue Mühle”, (Blumenhagen, Schwedt/Oder), Rastplatz "Neue Mühle", Müllerberge, Schwedt, 16303
Today, orchards are not only a traditional form of fruit growing, but the areas also serve as grassland, for example for mowing or extensive grazing. Prof. Dr. Gisbert Schalitz (Martin Luther University Halle) leads this excursion on the topic of orchards and vegetation on dry grassland. As a grassland scientist, forest and orchard grower, Prof. Schalitz is an expert in this field and conveys interesting facts about old fruit varieties, but also interesting facts about various dry grassland plants in a generally understandable form. A determination book is useful.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
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Excursion: bird observations - a sonorous morning walk through the floodplain
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Parkplatz Teerofenbrücke, Wildnisschule, Teerofenbrücke 2, Schwedt, Brandenburg, 16303
On this hike through nature you can not only discover and get to know the local bird life, but also other animals and plants right in the heart of the Lower Oder Valley National Park. The experienced ornithologists Ulf Kraatz and Hans-Jochen Haferland (Ornithological Working Group Uckermark) explain the exciting flora and fauna of the lower Oder valley to you in a way that is easy to understand. A determination book and binoculars are useful..
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
Overnight accommodations, if desired, can be reserved at the Teerofenbrücke Wilderness School by calling 03332/838840 or info@wildnisschule-teerofenbruecke.de.
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Excursion: Birdsong excursion – morning stroll through the polder area
2025-05-03 07:00 | Kanalbrücke Stolpe, X4G7+WF, Angermünde, Brandenburg, 16278
Get to know the local bird world in the Lower Oder Valley National Park. Enjoy it when nature awakens and listen to the birds singing in the morning. The expert Martin Müller (member of the Lower Oder Valley National Park Association) is at your side with his knowledge and experience and will accompany you on an exciting excursion into the animal and plant world in the polder area of ​​the Lower Oder Valley National Park. This excursion is conducted in a generally understandable form.
Binoculars, weatherproof clothing, good shoes and, if possible, a field guide are advantageous.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
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Excursion: Bird calls in the Lower Oder Valley National Park - a morning walk
2025-05-24 07:00 - 10:00 | An der Teerofenbrücke, Wildnisschule, Teerofenbrücke 2, Schwedt, Brandenburg, 16303
Enjoy nature and discover the native birdlife in the lower Oder Valley, right in the heart of Germany’s only floodplain national park. dr Martin Kaiser (bird curator em., Tierpark Berlin) will accompany you with his many years of experience and knowledge on an exciting excursion through the national park area. A determination book and binoculars are useful.
The excursion is free, but donations are welcome.
We ask for prior registration at the e‑mail address: d.lindemann@nationalpark-unteres-odertal.de, phone +49 (0)3332–219822 or via the booking function at the bottom of this page.
If desired, overnight accommodation can be booked at the Teerofenbrücke Wilderness School by calling 03332/838840 or info@wildnisschule-teerofenbruecke.de.
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