Wildflowers, bees and insect hotels

Once again this year, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences hosted the Night of Sciences, during which all faculties presented fascinating insights into their research and day-to-day work. A key feature of the Institute for Energy Management was the Climate Protection Pavilion. Here, researchers of all ages were able to use magnifying glasses to explore the fascinating shapes of wildflower seeds and discover which wildflowers would grow from them. The seeds were then turned into seed bombs, which will soon blossom in gardens, meadows or fallow fields.

For those with patience and a steady hand, there was the chance to build insect hotels. From screwing the basic frame together to filling it with various nesting materials, everything could be done by hand. Once the insect hotels are hung up, they provide a valuable addition to the local habitat and thus form a small part of the effort to combat insect decline.