LEGOLAND® Billund is expanding its environmental efforts through a new initiative aimed at promoting biodiversity. The park has recently installed several insect hotels and significantly expanded its flower beds to provide better habitats for insects such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.
Visitors to the park will immediately notice the changes: 14 large wildflower beds have been planted to attract native insect species. These flower beds, featuring plants like bird’s-foot trefoil and orange hawkweed from the Danish flora, offer a year-round source of food for insects. Perennials, shrubs, and nectar-rich trees ensure that even in the winter season, flowers such as Christmas roses and early bulbs are available.
“Bees, in particular, prefer not to fly far for food, so we’ve arranged our new flower beds close together, allowing them easy access to our vast nectar buffet,” explains to Anna Berthelsen, a gardener at LEGOLAND.
Insect Hotels Provide Safe Havens
In addition to the new flower beds, LEGOLAND® Billund has also built several insect hotels, offering nesting and shelter opportunities for various insect species. Using materials such as bricks, straw, pine cones, and wood piles, the hotels create suitable habitats for a wide range of insects, from bees to woodlice.
Working closely with a landscape architect, LEGOLAND has created ideal conditions for its biodiversity initiative. The carefully designed flower beds and insect hotels have been placed in sunny spots away from busy visitor areas to ensure peace and quiet for the insects.
Positive results are already visible
The project is already showing promising results. The number of insects in the park has noticeably increased, so much so that the gardeners have had to adjust their working hours to avoid disturbing the new residents. “On sunny days, it’s almost impossible to work near the beds because of the sheer number of insects,” Berthelsen reports.
Future Expansion Plans
LEGOLAND® Billund intends to continue expanding its biodiversity efforts. More flower bulbs will be planted in the autumn, set to bloom in the spring and further enrich the food supply for insects. Additionally, the team is working on a detailed survey of the existing plants to ensure the selection remains diverse and beneficial for all insects in the future.
These initiatives mark a significant step towards greater sustainability in the park and contribute to promoting biodiversity in the region.
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