City Nature Challenge

About this experience

Join the Ramborn Cider Co., LIST - Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Bee Together and the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall teams for 2 days of activities at Ramborn Cider Haff and the neighbouring meadow orchards, treasure throves of biodiversity.

Discover and explore the area, equipped with your smartphone and the iNaturalist mobile app, to participate in this citizen science initiative to inventory plants, animals and insects, or even wild mushrooms, across the Globe. Exchange with experts and scientist along the way and learn more about the Nature around you, while having fun with friends and/or family.

All participants will be provided with a free map of self-guided itineraries in Nature, and will be able to join other activities as well.

Highlights of the programme

🌳🌺 Nature Exploration & iNaturalist App: Become a citizen scientist by using the iNaturalist mobile app - available here for iOS and here for Android - to catalog plants, animals, and insects around local meadow orchards. This global initiative encourages urban biodiversity documentation, turning our neighboring orchards into a living laboratory!

🐝🍯 Human & Nature Collaboration: On Saturday, April 27th, meet a local beekeeper and learn more about the importance of bees and pollination, as well as the ancient craft of honey-making.

🌟 Briefings & Informational Stands: On Sunday, April 28th, LIST scientists and experts from our partner organizations will share their knowledge at informational stands. Attend one of the briefings at the cidery (11:15 AM or 1:15 PM) and embark on self-guided explorations using provided itineraries.

🚲🌱 Bicycle Hike by Andy Schleck: On Sunday at 11 AM, enjoy a 20 kilometers bicycle excursion led by Andy Schleck, Luxembourgish former professional road bicycle racer, winner of the 2010 Tour de France. 5 stops are planed along the way to observe and collect information on biodiversity with iNaturalist. Places are limited to 50 participants. Secure your spot HERE.

🎶🎨 Entertainment & Activities: Enjoy music, games, arts & crafts for children, cidery tours, and tastings. Local homemade BBQ, burgers (including vege options) and fries will be available for purchase throughout the event at the cider farm.

Food & Beverages

Food options by a local partner will be available for purchase throughout the event at the cider farm.

Discover and taste Ramborn local and all-natural ciders, perries, and fruit juices.

Side activities

Have fun and chill at the cider-farm, thanks to side activities, including:

• Music
• Games and workshops
• Guided tour of the cidery
• Tasting of a selection of products

Reach us and get around

• 32 free parking spots, 50 metres from the Ramborn Cider Haff
• Bus stop for the Ramborn Cider Haff: Born, Pëtzwee
• The Hëlt Butterfly Hike can be reached from Born by bus, line 271, in 7 minutes.