Naturlehrgebiet Buchwald, Protected nature education area in Ettiswil, Switzerland
The Naturlehrgebiet Buchwald features numerous ponds and a deciduous forest, creating diverse habitats for local wildlife across 5.04 hectares of land.
The site transformed from a former gravel extraction pit in 1969 into a protected area, receiving national recognition for amphibian conservation in 2002.
The education center welcomes over 200 school classes annually, providing hands-on learning experiences about local ecology and environmental conservation methods.
Visitors can access the exhibition space from May to October, Monday through Friday between 1 PM and 5 PM, with additional weekend afternoon openings.
The area contains more than 700 plant species and multiple amphibian breeding grounds, including specific habitats for the European Green Toad.
Location: Ettiswil
Location: Lucerne
Inception: 2001
Part of: Federal Inventory of Amphibian Spawning Areas of National Importance
Website: https://naturlehrgebiet.ch/nlg
GPS coordinates: 47.14341,8.02978
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:15
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