Learn and participate
Education
The UNESCO Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve is a place to learn and experience. There are many topics that are taught there:
- Experience nature with all your senses.
- Knowledge about animals, plants and habitats of the Elbe.
- Tips for protecting the environment and the climate.
The aim is to promote good coexistence between people and nature. There are many exciting learning opportunities in the information facilities, on guided tours or at lectures.

A ranger shows children the plants in a meadow.
The children observe, determine and learn with books.
This is how they discover nature in the biosphere reserve.
Education here means experiencing the environment with all your senses.
Information points
There are information points in every federal state in the "Elbe River Landscape" biosphere reserve. Visitors can find out more about the region there.
The exhibitions provide information on:
- the landscapes and special features of the Elbe,
- history and life in the region,
- the tasks and objectives of the biosphere reserve.
There are also tips for excursions and places of interest. Each information point has its own website with further information.
One school receives the Biosphere School award.
Children and teachers celebrate their work for the environment.
The biosphere reserve promotes education for sustainability.
Here, children learn to protect and preserve nature.
Biosphere kindergartens and schools
Kindergartens and schools in the biosphere reserve work closely with the administrations. This cooperation is part of "Education for Sustainable Development" (ESD), a UNESCO program.
Some kindergartens and schools have been recognized as "biosphere kindergartens" or "biosphere schools". They promote:
- the protection of nature,
- learning about the biosphere
These awards are part of an initiative that links national parks, biosphere reserves and nature parks throughout Germany. The cooperation is recognized with a certificate and plaque. The aim is to establish a close and long-term partnership.