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Modular monitoring system for honey bees and wild insects, test vehicle for technical developments and an interactive object for knowledge transfer in the fields of environmental education, climate protection and climate impact (bee-inside)
Project
Project code: FKZ U02/2023
Contract period: 27.11.2023
- 30.06.2024
Budget: 20,000 Euro
Purpose of research: Public relations
Keywords: honey bees, wild bees, solitary bees, experience, environmental education, environmental behaviour, climate protection, climate change, climate impact, public relations, interactive
Honey bees and wild bees experience with all five senses, bee-inside is a modular monitoring system for honey bees and wild insects, a test vehicle for technical developments and an interactive object for knowledge transfer in the areas of environmental education, climate protection and climate impact. Much more than just a bee showcase, where you can follow the development of the bees in the course of the season. This object goes far beyond the possibilities of a conventional showcase to promote thematic discussion and interest among visitors. It is open to the public on the campus of Magdeburg University of Applied Sciences. The integrated technology is solar-powered.
Honey bees
From May to September, the facility offers the opportunity to experience the bees with all five senses and thus feel like you are right in the middle of the colony - in other words, “bee-inside”. Basic knowledge is provided on ten information boards. In four display compartments, you will find pollen samples, specimens of honey bees, wasps, hornets and solitary bees as well as their nests. You can feel the warmth of the brood nest or feed the animals by hand, which can also help to reduce fears and prejudices. Further information, audio examples and videos can be accessed from our server via low-threshold access using simple QR codes.
Wild bees
Insect mortality is primarily associated with honey bees, although wild bees suffer more from anthropogenic, man-made influences. For this reason, various projects for the protection of wild bees have been implemented on our campus: lawns are mowed less frequently, special areas are created for ground nesting wild bees, and additional nesting opportunities for solitary bees have been created. “bee-inside” not only provides information about the insects, but also allows a non-invasive look into the usually closed breeding tubes of wild bees. The aim is to transfer the enthusiasm and desire to protect honey bees to wild bees. bee-inside is being evaluated by the University of Jena. In this way, knowledge and attitudes towards insects in connection with the climate crisis and its consequences could be analysed. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2qUgxSBkVpDBVMu19
Section overview
Subjects
- Beekeeping and health
- Agroecology
- Communication Sciences
