As part of the school project "Refreshing - a breath of fresh air for our biotope", this diverse habitat opposite the fish restaurant in Trautenfels, A-8951 Stainach-Pürgg, was upgraded into a teaching biotope by the 4th year of Environmental and Resource Management.
All visitors and school classes are welcome to view this ecological gem, incorporate it into their lessons, or simply get an idea of the diversity of this unique habitat.
As part of the project, paths were maintained and, following official approval, the footbridge was renovated and fitted with a roof. Information panels were also installed to inform visitors about the herbaceous plants, shrubs, trees, reptiles, and fish found there.
A particular highlight is the reintroduction of the noble crayfish. During the project's closing event, attended by, among others, the Direktor of the institution, Dr. Johann Gasteiner, and the mayor of the municipality of Stainach-Pürgg, Roland Raninger, the biotope waters were stocked with noble crayfish and young brown trout.
The biotope's design, suitable for classroom use, allows for hands-on biology lessons on-site for students from elementary to high school. To prepare, you can view the presentation below and download all the teaching panels as a free PDF. We can also offer this unique destination for field trips. No registration is required for a visit. In return, we have one request – please help us keep this biotope clean for everyone – thank you.
Pictures from the teaching biotope
(c) HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, R. Schaffer
Download the teaching panels for the teaching biotope