Nature Challenge

Together with the community of Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn, the landscape conservation association Thermenlinie-Wienerwald-Wiener Becken and the LEADER region Triestingtal, laypeople, experts and nature educators, we are exploring the biodiversity at the symposium in Lindabrunn – one of the largest contiguous dry grassland areas on the Thermenlinie – with the help of the international nature research app iNaturalist.

The Nature Challenge is a diverse celebration of biodiversity for young and old nature explorers and those who would like to try it out. There are nature tours, information stands, competitions and activities for children and young people.

From an artistic perspective, the Symposion Lindabrunn association is participating with performative and installation-based contributions. During the successful first Nature Challenge in June 2024, more than 4,800 observations of almost 1,300 species were documented at the site. The Lindabrunn Nature Challenge enters its third round in 2026.

Program details at LPV

Friday: 20:00 to 23:00 – Nature excursion “Animals of the night” – together with experts and nature educators you will discover the creatures of the night such as moths, bats and owls and learn interesting facts about the valuable natural area at the symposium. As part of the excursion, we also look over the shoulders of the experts as they investigate nocturnal animals.

Saturday: 10:00 to 18:00 (for experts from 9:00)

• During nature excursions with experts and nature educators, you will learn exciting facts about habitats and species at the symposium. Excursions for adults: 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, excursions for children: 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, duration approx. 1 hour each, meeting point at the LPV information stand at the arena (located next to the Symposion Lindabrunn clubhouse)
• Information stands at the arena provide background information on interesting nature and environmental projects, nature hedges, the iNaturalist research app, exciting fossil finds in Lindabrunn and the art of the Symposion Lindabrunn association.
• The children’s program includes handicrafts and face painting. (at the arena)
• With the freely accessible and freeresearch app iNaturalist you can easily take an active part in the search for species and collect valuable discovery data. Experts will help you try it out. Previous knowledge is not necessary! Our experts and nature educators will guide you through the journey of discovery and explain how to use the iNaturalist app step by step (from installing it to searching for species). If you have already installed iNaturalist, you can of course get started more quickly. You can find all information about the app here. We are also happy to help you with the installation. (at the LPV information stand at the arena)
• With an app from the Symposion Lindabrunn association, you can discover the works of art directly on the site.
• In between, you can fortify yourself with food and drinks on site. (at the arena next to the Symposion Lindabrunn clubhouse)
• Raffle: Children who register species via iNaturalist and register on site by 16:30 (at the LPV information stand near the arena) will be entered into a raffle to win great prizes.(Prize draw at 17:00 exclusively for those present in the arena)

Note for biologists: you can find detailed information on the information page for experts: If you would like to participate as an expert, please send an email to the Landschaftspflegeverein as soon as possible.