New manager at the Wadden Sea Visitor Center: Sarah Gebhard brings a breath of fresh air

New manager at the Wadden Sea Visitor Center: Sarah Gebhard brings a breath of fresh air

There is reason to be happy in Wilhelmshaven: Sarah Marissa Gebhard, a 30-year-old geoecologist with a master's degree in regional development and nature conservation, is taking over the management of educational work Wadden Sea Visitor Center. She will take on this position after Dr. Monika Wahsner will compete. With her experience in the tourism industry, which she gained through internships on the North Sea coast and a management position at the Niederfinow ship lift, among other things, Gebhard brings a breath of fresh air to the educational institution.

The educational work in the visitor center is diverse and includes, among other things, exhibitions, guided tours and events for different age groups. Right from the start, Gebhard is planning a special exhibition on climate change for mid-January, which is particularly important in times of urgent environmental challenges. An important goal of the educational work is to create sustainable structures and concepts so that the programs can continue to live even without constant traction from Gebhard.

The focus is on learning close to nature

The Wadden Sea Visitor Center, the largest education and information center for the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park, offers visitors an interactive exhibition across three barrier-free floors. Here, nature lovers can gain new insights through interactive media, photos, films and listening stations, among other things. There is also a panoramic roof terrace from which you can look for porpoises in the Jade Bay. The cafeteria and shop round off the experience with regional products.

An important area of ​​the center is the organization of extracurricular learning programs designed for all types of schools. This happens in a modern and inviting setting that is also suitable for conferences and private celebrations. The combination of educational work and experiences close to nature makes the center a real attraction for locals and guests.

UNESCO World Heritage Site and protective measures

The Wadden Sea, which stretches from Esbjerg in Denmark to Den Helder in the Netherlands, is not only a diverse ecosystem but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. How unesco.de According to reports, the protected site includes all habitat types and is large enough to sustain critical ecological processes. The protection of the environment plays a central role, with strict regulations on human use to preserve the unique ecosystems and regulate threats such as fishing and coastal protection measures.

The national park has set itself the goal of promoting nature and environmental awareness and increasing acceptance for the protection of the region. The biodiversity is impressive: with around 2,300 animal and plant species and a resting place for millions of migratory birds, the Wadden Sea is an indispensable part of our earth's natural heritage.

The visitor center is currently looking for freelance employees on a fee basis for various projects. This means that responsibility for education and environmental awareness is distributed across different shoulders, which speaks for sustainable development. Under the leadership of Sarah Gebhard, the visitor center will continue to be a place that imparts knowledge and encourages respectful interaction with nature.

With Gebhard on board it will be Wadden Sea Visitor Center will certainly continue to be a place for intensive nature experiences in the future, which will bring both locals and guests closer to the beauty and value of the Wadden Sea.