New color for the Sihlwald

Stage free for colorful diversity

New colours are to be brought to the Sihlwald! On two warm days in June, a total of eight school classes from the Muri district school got to work to ensure that the Sihlwald nature adventure park soon shines in new splendour.

New habitat for butterflies and orchids

The aim of the two environmental days was to create a new habitat for endangered butterfly species and wild orchids. In order for these species to settle, the forest needs to be light and there needs to be enough light on the forest floor. To achieve these conditions, trees were deliberately felled beforehand. This resulted in large amounts of woody plants covering the ground. The young people from Muri now had to clear the forest in a strenuous way to make room for the orchids to grow. Branch by branch, impressive piles of dead wood were created, which in turn provide an excellent habitat for small animals.

Using human chains and muscle power to reach the goal

But it wasn't just muscle power that was required: balance and team spirit were also necessary on the steep terrain. The young people supported each other through strategically clever human chains and thus ensured that work went smoothly. During the morning break, the syrup bar offered welcome refreshment and at lunchtime, the barbecue food was unpacked at the historic Schnabelburg ruins for a well-deserved refreshment.

Confirmed by research

By diligently exploring the ruins with a magnifying glass and field microscope, the students were able to confirm the successful re-establishment of the endangered toothless door snail. After examining numerous other snail species and having constructive discussions about measures to promote biodiversity, the young people made their way home, satisfied, tired but still chatting happily.