Events in November and participatory activities for the partridge count in the Groß-Gerau district
The Landscape Conservation Association of the Groß-Gerau District (LPV) is hosting several events this autumn. In addition to an information session on the nationwide project "Save the Partridge – Promote Diversity!", a popular fruit tree pruning course will be offered again in November. Furthermore, the association is calling for participation in the current partridge chain count and providing information about the selection of the "Bird of the Year 2026".
Information event “Save the partridge – promote diversity!”
On Saturday, November 8, 2025 , from 12 pm to 3 pm, the LPV (Landscape Conservation Association) will present the current status of the partridge project in the Hessian Ried region at an information event. In addition to expert information, there will be an opportunity for discussion over drinks and food.
Registration is required by October 5, 2025 , with Dr. Sabrina Backhaus (email: sabrina.backhaus@lpv-gg.de ).
Fruit tree pruning course in Riedstadt-Leeheim
fruit tree pruning course will take place in Riedstadt-Leeheim on Saturday, November 15, 2025 The NABU Ried (Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union) is providing its orchard for the course. The course instructor will again be Jan Heimer (Team Astwerk).
- Cost: 40 euros (non-members) / 20 euros (members of the LPV or member associations)
- Maximum number of participants: 15 people
- Contents: Theory, practical demonstrations and exercises (focus on maintenance pruning)
- Registration: 0175-9634144 or info@lpv-gg.de (Registration deadline: 10.11.2025)
The event may be cancelled at short notice in case of bad weather.
Take part in the partridge chain count
The so-called chain count until October 10, 2025. During this period, family groups of grey partridges are documented in autumn and winter. The observations provide valuable insights into the breeding success of these threatened farmland birds.
Reports can be submitted directly at ornitho.de or via the NaturaList app. Alternatively, the LPV (Landscape Conservation Association) provides a reporting form on its website .
Election for Bird of the Year 2026
The grey partridge is also a candidate in the "Bird of the Year 2026" election. Those interested can cast their vote until October 9, 2025. Information and rankings are available at vogeldesjahres.de .
The LPV Kreis Groß-Gerau, together with its member associations, is committed to preserving the cultural landscape, promoting biodiversity and maintaining regional orchards.
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