
Development of a habitat network for the Violet Copper

The presentations will focus on the occurrence of Lycaena helle in different regions of Europe as well as perspectives of butterfly conservation against the background of climate change. Two excursions will lead to typical habitats of the Violet Copper in the Northern Eifel.
The event will take place at the Aukloster in Monschau (Städteregion Aachen) (Austraße 7, 52156 Monschau), virtual participation is possible (hybrid event). The presentations will be simultaneously translated (German-English) by an interpreter.
If you would like to attend the symposium, please register by 28.03.2025 by email (info@bs-aachen.de) with the following details:
- Surname, first name, address
- Participation on both days / only on 22.05.2025 / only on 23.05.2025
- Participation hybrid or in presence
Due to the limited number of 80 participants, we recommend early registration.
We will provide you with the link to the livestream of the event and the dial-in details a few days before the event.
The preliminary programme and further information on the event can be found here.
Participation in the conference is free of charge.
Arrival
How to get to the Aukloster by car
The ‘Aukloster’ multi-storey car park can be reached via Schleidener Straße and is located in the immediate vicinity of the Aukloster. Parking costs €7 for the whole day.
Travelling by public transport
The Aukloster can be reached by public transport via the AVV bus stop ‘Monschau-Altstadt’. From there, the Aukloster is just over 500 metres away. There are good bus connections from the direction of Aachen (e.g. Aachen-Hauptbahnhof to Monschau-Altstadt, 1 hour travelling time).
Accomodation
The town of Monschau provides a detailed overview of accommodation in and around Monschau.
Follow this link