Andreas Rakers

My name is Andreas Rakers, and I live in the Twist municipality in the Naturpark Bourtanger Moor natural reserve. The Rühlermoor has been a source of fascination for me since I was small. As a young boy, I always wanted to investigate things whilst on expeditions with friends. Today, as a biologist, I still repeatedly discover new things about the natural world which astonish me. I would like to share these experiences with you. My focuses are insects, plants, their adaptation strategies and ecology.

As a passionate angler, I am always drawn to waterways. And I am particularly fond of the sandy habitats near the shore. These include important nature conservation areas such as the Meppener Kuhweide grazing pasture and the Borkener Paradies. I grew up on the Rühlermoor in Twist, and I still live here, meaning that I am highly familiar with the moorland. I am also very interested in the history of Emsland, the living conditions of our ancestors and their traditions. This results in insights into how man influences nature, and nature influences man. 

There is so much more to learn about animal and plant species than just their names. In my nature tours, I would therefore like to give you more than just an "inventory of species". When you are aware of the characteristics and "stories" behind each species, you can get to know and understand them more easily.

• "Ascension into Paradise" - this is a guided tour that focuses on the special features of the natural world in the Borkener Paradies. The Hudeweiden play a significant role in the history of Emsland.
• “A Project Slips into the Sand" - The canal bed of the unfinished Ems Gleesen-Papenburg branch canal in Hemsen is a mosaic of sand habitats and surprising biodiversity.
• Extending from the Allmendweide to the nature conservation reserve: As its name suggests, the Meppener Kuhweide was once used as a cow pasture by the citizens of Meppen. During this excursion, I will show you which landscapes and habitats were created as a result, and how they are preserved.

German, English

EMail: andreas.rakers1(at)gmx.de or Tel.: 05936/1677 Mobil: 0152 23143614