Kick-off meeting for "Bonn - Sustainable all round" 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 17:00 - 19:30 | Bonn city center | Organizer: Office for Local Sustainability
Preparations are underway - in September 2025, the Office for Local Sustainability at the Office for the Environment and Urban Greenery will once again be inviting people to the big sustainability festival on Münsterplatz in Bonn. We warmly welcome all initiatives, associations, organizations and small businesses that care about sustainability to take part! The kick-off meeting marks the start of the festival. Registration is absolutely necessary at nachhaltigbonnde.
Climate Café
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum Koenig, Adenauerallee 160, 53113 Bonn | Organizers: Health For Future and Psychologists for Future Bonn
This event is the right place for anyone who wants to talk about climate and sustainability in a cozy atmosphere over coffee and tea - whether you simply want to learn more about these topics, are looking for ways to get involved, want to network, are looking for fellow campaigners for your own projects or simply want to talk about hopes and concerns regarding climate change.
Siemensch housing project - invitation to a fun day of participation and getting to know each other
Saturday, 22 March 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00 | Siemensstraße 134, 53121 Bonn | Organizer: Siemensch housing project
The "Siemensch" housing project is under construction. The project's 100-year-old house is currently undergoing a thorough ecological renovation and is being converted to make it as barrier-free as possible. During the joint tidying up and minor renovation work, there will be a good opportunity to get to know the project through practical activities and to get into conversation.
Lights off. Voice on. For a living planet. Earth Hour 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 20:30 - 21:30 | worldwide | WWF
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, it's that time again: from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time, the global Earth Hour campaign is calling on people to switch off their lights for one hour and set an example for climate protection. Millions of people, cities and institutions around the world are taking part in this symbolic action to draw attention to the urgent need for action in the fight against climate change.
Climate Day Vilich-Müldorf Citizens' Association
Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 11:00 - 16:00 (lecture with participation of the Bonn Energy Agency at 13:00) | Mühlenbachhalle, Vilich-Müldorf, 53229 Bonn | Organizers: Vilich-Müldorf Citizens' Association, participation of Bonn Energy Agency
The Vilich-Müldorf Citizens' Association invites all citizens of Bonn and people from neighboring communities to the Mühlenbachhalle from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to get involved in climate protection together. In addition to various presentations and information stands on the topic of sustainability, the varied program also offers an active hands-on program and exciting activities for children.
Siemensch housing project - open day
Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 11:00 - 16:00 | Siemensstraße 134, 53121 Bonn | Organizer: Siemensch housing project
As part of the Cologne Housing Project Day, the Siemensch housing project will also be opening its doors and introducing itself. You can get to know the project in detail with an exciting, informative talk and a lively guided tour.
On the trail of lichens
Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 14:30 - 16:00 | Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
What are lichens, where do they grow and how are lichen species differentiated? What significance do they have in nature and for humans? During a walk in the Rheinaue leisure park, we will observe lichens, identify common species and learn more about this special group of fungi. If you like, you are welcome to bring a magnifying glass. The cost is 9 euros.
Biodiversity on the outskirts of the city - The amazing biodiversity of a near-natural Bonn garden
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 17:30 - 19:00 | VHS in Bad Godesberg, Am Michaelshof 2, 53177 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
Between 1986 and 2019, floristic and faunistic surveys were carried out on a plot of land on the south-facing slope of the Annaberger Bachtal in the Godesberg district of Friesdorf. They revealed a surprisingly high level of biodiversity for the narrow section of slope. The lecture by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Böhme at this event provides a color-illustrated overview of this small-scale biodiversity on the outskirts of the city.
Open garden meeting - Raised beds: construction, care and implementation
Wednesday, 26 March 2025 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
Master gardener Dominik Block shows what there is to do in the garden year in the cottage garden. Registration is not required. Access to the garden is via the gate between Haus der Bildung and Windeckbunker at Budafokpark. Participation is expressly encouraged!
Climate adaptation in practice (SDG 13) - Urban wilderness
Wednesday, 26 March 2025 | 18:00 - 21:00 | Abenteuer Lernen e.V., Siebenmorgenweg 22, 53229 Bonn | Organizer: Abenteuer Lernen e.V.
Green spaces and plant diversity are becoming increasingly important in cities as a result of climate change. Even small areas such as roadsides, pavement cracks and wild corners are crucial. During the event, seed balls will be produced and the ability of mosses to store an extremely large amount of water will be examined. Creative moss tattoos may also be created.
Sustainability Day
Saturday, 29 March 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00 | Zentrenmanagement Bad Godesberg, Theaterplatz in the center of Bad Godesberg | Organizer: Bad Godesberg center management
Sustainability Day in Bad Godesberg - Experience sustainability together! On 29 March, associations, organizations and initiatives from Bad Godesberg will be presenting exciting ideas for an environmentally friendly future. The Office for Local Sustainability of the Office for the Environment and Urban Greenery will also be on site to provide information about sustainable projects in our city. You can also look forward to our wheel of fortune with great prizes! Come along - for a sustainable future in Bad Godesberg!
Event series "Taking a stand - What can we do to counter the social shift to the right?"
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 18:00 - 21:00 | Adenauerallee 37, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: Diakonisches Werk Bonn und Region - gGmbH
The second event in a three-part series dealing with strategies against the social shift to the right. Registration is required.
Seed production and variety from your own garden
Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 17:00 - 18:30 | Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
Martin Hagemann has been growing vegetables in Wachtberg according to Bioland guidelines for around 30 years. In his lecture, he will explain the basics of seeds, seed production and variety diversity. Perhaps this will also give you ideas for the upcoming gardening season. The lecture forms the theoretical basis for a workshop in September, which will focus on the practical aspects of seed production.
The permaculture garden by the Vilich stream
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 16:30 - 18:00 | VHS in Bad Godesberg, Am Michaelshof 2, 53177 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
There is a permaculture community garden in Schwarzrheindorf on the Vilich stream in Beuel. The garden is a place for experimentation, experience and learning for several generations. It includes various zones for vegetable cultivation, a wild zone, space for social encounters, dry and fruit meadows and a variety of wild fruit hedges. Learn about the concept of permaculture and experience first-hand the diversity of insects, birds and plants that can be found in the garden. The cost is 9 euros.
Open garden meeting - green manure, pruning and clearing the mown grass in the cottage garden
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
Master gardener Dominik Block shows what there is to do in the garden year in the cottage garden. Registration is not required. Access to the garden is via the gate between Haus der Bildung and Windeckbunker at Budafokpark. Participation is expressly encouraged!
Online - Lecture: Hot, hotter, summer - heat protection for the home
Monday, April 14, 2025 | 19:00 - 20:30 | Online | Organizer: Bonn Energy Agency e.V.
From roof and façade greening to intelligent shading - there are numerous ways to keep living spaces comfortable even at high temperatures. Both simple immediate measures and long-term structural solutions are possible. In this online lecture on April 14, 2025, the speaker and moderator will provide in-depth information on the topic of heat protection and show individual solutions. Registration is possible via the website.
Open garden meeting - Compost
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
Master gardener Dominik Block shows what there is to do in the garden year in the cottage garden. Registration is not required. Access to the garden is via the gate between Haus der Bildung and Windeckbunker at Budafokpark. Participation is expressly encouraged!
Garden of education - cultivation and sowing
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 - 14:30 | Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
What are the needs of plants? What do they need to grow and thrive successfully? What can be taken into account when sowing and growing? What different cultivation and sowing techniques are there? And when is the right time for which crop? With the "Garden of Education", the Adult Education Center Bonn offers an opportunity to actively participate in the creation of an ecologically high-quality kitchen garden.
Active nature conservation in the garden - building a home for birds
Monday, April 28, 2025 | 17:00 - 19:30 | Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
The more natural a garden is, the more bird species it attracts. But birds can also be attracted to the garden by simple measures. Bird baths and above all nesting aids are an effective way of attracting the feathered insectivores to your own green space. What do you need to consider and what should you avoid? After an introduction to the world of birds, nesting boxes are built for cavity or semi-cavity breeders. Prepared wood, paint and the necessary tools are provided and everyone can then take their new home for their feathered friends home with them. The cost of the event is 33 euros. The material costs of 22 euros are already included in the fees.
A visit to the Hochgürtel organic farm Apple blossom in Drachenfelser Ländchen
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 17:00 - 18:30 | VHS in Bad Godesberg, Am Michaelshof 2, 53177 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
Fruit has been grown in the Drachenfelser Ländchen since the beginning of the 20th century. Dorothee Hochgürtel has dedicated herself to preserving old apple varieties on her Bioland farm. After the walk through the orchards, juices will be served at the farm. The cost is 9 euros.
Building worm boxes in the garden of education
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 16:30 - 18:00 | Mülheimer Platz 1, 53111 Bonn | Organizer: VHS Bonn
Many organic wastes can be composted in a worm bin. The finished worm humus is an excellent organic fertilizer that is rich in nutrients and promotes soil life. The worms diligently help to close the nutrient cycle. Anja Rickert is a freelance designer for sustainable web and graphic design. She has not only had worm boxes herself for 10 years, but also gives workshops on the subject. She brings the materials and, of course, worms, and accompanies the construction with the necessary knowledge to get started with a worm box. The finished worm box will be about 40 x 30 x 40 cm in size. The event costs 35 euros, the 22 euros for materials will be paid to the instructor on the day of the event.