On August 25, Wiesbaden-based author Jürgen Drieschmanns will be presenting his new book "In Zukunft anders - Impulse für eine gerechte und und enkeltaugliche Wirtschaft" at the Umweltladen. Let yourself be inspired by food for thought on how justice and sustainability can be thought of and shaped together in our society.

On September 1, Ulrike Schmidt, an expert in creative style advice, will show you how to find your personal style, combine your favorite pieces perfectly and shop more sustainably at the Umweltladen. Participants will receive tips on cuts, shapes and colors as well as information on sustainable shopping sources. The aim is to avoid bad purchases and to develop your own wardrobe in an individual, stylish and environmentally friendly way. The participation fee is 10 euros.

If you come to the Rheingau Wine Week by bike, you can leave it free of charge at two guarded bicycle parking lots. In addition, ESWE Verkehr is once again offering the wine festival event ticket. This is not only particularly inexpensive, but can also be redeemed as a voucher for wine tasting at some of the wine stands.

Cosmetics, detergents and cleaning products completely free of microplastics and liquid plastics? The Wiesbaden consumer advice center will show you how to do this in a free workshop on 14 August. An environmental expert will explain what you can look out for and try out simple recipes for deodorant and dry shampoo together with the participants.

On August 16, Jörg Kahl will tell you everything you need to know about grafting fruit trees at the Nature Conservation House on the Kirschenpfad. If you wish, you can bring your own secateurs and grafting knife. The course fee is 25 euros and includes a grafted apple tree that you can take with you. Registration is required.

Energy consumption can be reduced and costs saved with an optimally adjusted heating system. On August 19, energy consultants from the consumer advice center will explain the technical possibilities and economic aspects of modern heating systems in an easy-to-understand way. Participation is free of charge.

Experience the forest in a completely different way - at the Forest Experience Day! On August 24, information stands and hands-on activities for the whole family offer exciting information on topics such as tree care, forestry technology, forest maintenance, hunting, forest fires, wildlife damage and nature conservation. Food and drink will be provided.

For all swimming fans who prefer to swim in a lake rather than an outdoor pool, we recommend the website of the Hessian State Agency for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geology (HLNUG). Over 60 bathing waters - from natural idylls to reservoirs - promise cooling off in Hessen. The HLNUG has compiled general information on these and their current water quality.