From initial concept to final implementation: an interactive climate trail at the educational farm Hof Armada brings the topic of agriculture and its impact on the climate to life for visitors of all ages.
How can a complex topic be brought to life?
Together with the educational farm Hof Armada in Wiesbaden, we developed an interactive climate learning trail. It consists of four hands-on stations that illustrate the global connections between climate and agriculture.
The trail explores topics such as biodiversity, the role of agriculture in climate change, livestock farming and water use. Through playful and interactive elements, visitors of all ages are invited to become explorers themselves — discovering relationships and searching for answers in an engaging way.
The project began with a co-creation workshop involving the farm’s staff and children as future users of the climate trail.
Following the initial workshops, we developed the overall concept, design and illustrations. The stations were brought to life using a combination of upcycled materials — such as reclaimed wooden beams from the farm — and modern technology, including microelectronics that allow visitors to “pump” virtual water.
A walk across the site
Each station is designed with interactive elements at children’s eye level, encouraging hands-on exploration of the topics. At adult height, visitors find more in-depth information and explanatory illustrations that provide additional context.
Next to each station stands a figure of the climate sheep “Betty”, offering practical and easy-to-apply tips for living a more climate-friendly lifestyle.
Betty is named after a real Rhön sheep that lives on Hof Armada.
The “Biological Diversity” station together with the interactive viewing platform.
From idea to mascot
Who better to share tips for a more climate-friendly lifestyle than a Rhön sheep living right on Hof Armada?
In the form of a large installation, “Betty” offers visitors practical advice — from sustainable shopping to eco-friendly gardening.
Now you can follow Bettys journey from the first sketch, through digital illustration, to the finished figure along the climate trail. Use the arrows to explore the different stages.
If you’d like to become a climate explorer yourself, the climate trail is open every weekend from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Feel free to stop by and share your impressions with us.
If you’d like to become a climate explorer yourself, the climate trail is open every weekend from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Feel free to stop by and share your impressions with us.
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Michael initiated the project with a collaborative workshop involving the Hof Armada team and future users, laying the groundwork for the concept of the climate trail.
Malte and Eva were responsible for the detailed concept development, content creation and the narrative design of the infographics.
In addition, Malte designed and built the interactive elements, while Eva focused on the visual design and layout of the final installations.
Based on the initial concept sketches, Peter created the illustrations for all stations. Paul supported the technical development by engineering the water pump and programming the Arduino control system.
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