Immerse in the "Wonder Forest" through your sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
Visitors to East Westphalia-Lippe, Germany, are now invited to step into the heart of the forest at the new forest exhibition, currently on display at the LWL Museum for Natural History. The exhibition, which was successfully launched at the Münster Museum of the Westphalian Landscape Association (LWL), aims to bring the topic of forests closer to visitors through sensory experiences.
The exhibition invites visitors to walk through, touch, and even smell the trees in the "Tree Species Forest" installation, featuring eight different tree trunks from the Münsterland region. This immersive approach allows visitors to connect with the natural world in a unique and engaging way.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is a dermoplastic draft horse, standing at 1.60 meters tall and originally weighing around 600 kilograms. This life-sized figure illustrates historical forest use with draft horses, as it demonstrates how they would have pulled felled and debarked tree trunks through the forests.
The exhibition also explores the diversity of the forest through four themes: "The Forest Full of Trees", "Habitat and Life Basis", "Forestry and Wood Use", and "Forest and Man". These themes delve into questions such as what is the difference between a forest and a forestry, how do other forests on Earth look, and why don't trees grow into the sky.
Spruce trees make up the largest proportion of the forests showcased in the exhibition. Visitors can also explore the forest floor at a ground chamber, discovering secret inhabitants like springtails, predatory mites, and beetles. Animal lovers can spot animals like the European jay, badger, various songbirds, and the rare middle spotted woodpecker in the oak-hornbeam forest.
The exhibition is designed to appeal to both adults and children and youth, with original exhibits and child-friendly interactive stations. It is a must-see for anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating world of forests and their role in our ecosystem.
While there are no specific forest exhibitions exclusively described for East Westphalia-Lippe in the current search results, the Kreismuseum Wewelsburg in the region presents historical themes rather than a forest-themed exhibition. The European Garden Award mentions thematic gardens inspired by various forests globally but not a dedicated forest exhibition specifically in East Westphalia-Lippe.
Mayor Susanne Rutenkröger stated that the forest exhibition is being shown in East Westphalia-Lippe, making it an exciting opportunity for locals and visitors alike to experience this unique and engaging exhibition. So, if you find yourself in the region, be sure to visit the LWL Museum for Natural History and immerse yourself in the world of forests.
The exhibition at the LWL Museum for Natural History in East Westphalia-Lippe extends the sensory exploration of forests to include environmental science, by delving into the diversity of forest life and the role of historical practices like using draft horses in forestry (forestry and wood use). Additionally, for those interested in lifestyle and home-and-garden topics, the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to learn about various tree species found in the region's forests (Tree Species Forest).
