31 January
Photo: Lila la Loop Lavender, the fragrant and medicinal herb of the Benedictines, was one of the most important fragrant and medicinal herbs in Benedictine abbeys, such as Abbey Werden at present-day Baldeneysee. Its name derives from the Latin lavare – „to wash“ – and refers to its purifying and calming effect. In monastic medicine, lavender was considered an herb that nourished the „heart and [...] Read More
December 13
Photo: Lila la Loop Experience unique nature up close. The Ruhr River meanders through North Rhine-Westphalia like a silver ribbon. It holds the landscape together and gives the Ruhr region its name. But what truly shines are the stories that the flora and fauna write here. The kingfisher flits across the water's surface like a sparkling gemstone at Baldeneysee, [...] Read More
November 24
Photo: Lila la Loop Tree for Climate Change and Forests at Baldeneysee When autumn descends upon the forests around Baldeneysee and the leaves explode into a vibrant red, the red oak (Quercus rubra) reveals its full splendor. It is not only a visual spectacle but also a symbol of hope for our [...] Read More
July 4
Photo: Lila la Loop Along the roadside and in private gardens The wild elderberry bush, also known as black elder or Sambucus nigra, grows along the roadside around the Baldeneysee, as well as on the adjacent hills and in private gardens. It is easily recognizable by its straight branches, odd-numbered leaves, and spreading crown. These bushes are fast-growing and [...] Read More
November 2nd
Photo: Lila la Loop What makes the whitebeam so special and why it's a perfect match for the Baldeneysee The whitebeam is one of those trees you only notice once you know what to look for. In 2024, it was chosen as Tree of the Year – a decision that is surprising at first glance, [...] Read More
December 6
Photo: Lila la Loop | Stock photo of a tree that thrives in the water around the Baldeneysee. At first glance, the downy birch appears unassuming: a slender trunk, light bark, delicate branches. But behind this filigree appearance lies a tree species that masters extreme habitats. As the Tree of the Year 2023, it is coming into focus because it [...] Read More