Post by biovisie on Dec 19, 2014 10:48:31 GMT
Dear entomological Friends,
Please let me introduce myself: my name is Hendrik Hoogeveen. I live in the Netherlands and I am a teacher. I am the initiator and coordinator of “Bio-Visie Natuureducatieve Projecten”, that is developing nature education projects for years now. With a group of volunteers we do produce lessons series, educational projects and exhibitions on various issues. Until now we have always found the opportunity to involve experts in this work too. We believe that our projects have to be accessible for everyone and not just for rich schools and museums. So all this work is idealistic and not commercial. I received a license from the Dutch government to possess and use protected dead and stuffed animals for this purpose. This can be seen as an approval for our educational work.
Our Bio-Visie partnership pays much attention to endangered species. At this time we are working on an exhibition about our stag beetle, Lucanus cervus cervus, whose existence in the Netherlands is uncertain. We consider it a very good idea to make this beautiful beetle known among the general public. During this project we are supported by entomologists, specialized in Lucanidae. The exhibition will focus on the life and problems of Lucanus cervus cervus, but in order to embed this species in the big picture it is necessary to show biodiversity. Therefore a lot of different Lucanidae species of all genera from all over the' world are needed. And to show gender differences of each species a male and female specimen are essential. Especially species of the genus Lucanus (worldwide) are highly desirable! In your country so many wonderful Lucanidae species occur........
We plan to zoom in more and more, with taxonomic steps, from the class Insecta down to the various (sub) species of Lucanidae. Our exhibition will be very imaginative. Therefore, we will show real (mounted) representatives of each taxonomic rank. In this way we can put Lucanidae in the big picture. One of our goals is to make the taxonomy comprehensible to the general public. We need to provide insight. So species of all insect orders are needed too. But mostly a lot species of different beetle families (Dynastidae, Cerambycidae etc.), with an emphasis of Lucanidae.
Are you please able and willing to help us? With your help we will be able to develop a wonderful project for the public in the Netherlands! And maybe you are also willing to forward this email (with a recommendation) to other interesting contacts. This could open many doors for our project!
Dried specimens are fine for us. We are able to mount them ourself. The postage I would obviously like to pay! And if necessary, I will pay a small amount for the beetles. But as indicated: Our educational work is idealistic and not commercial. We receive no income from this work and we rely on friendly people who want to support us! I hope you're willing to help!
Thank you very much in advance and warm greetings,
Hendrik Hoogeveen
Bio-Visie Natuureducatieve Projecten
biovisie@upcmail.nl
The Netherlands
Please let me introduce myself: my name is Hendrik Hoogeveen. I live in the Netherlands and I am a teacher. I am the initiator and coordinator of “Bio-Visie Natuureducatieve Projecten”, that is developing nature education projects for years now. With a group of volunteers we do produce lessons series, educational projects and exhibitions on various issues. Until now we have always found the opportunity to involve experts in this work too. We believe that our projects have to be accessible for everyone and not just for rich schools and museums. So all this work is idealistic and not commercial. I received a license from the Dutch government to possess and use protected dead and stuffed animals for this purpose. This can be seen as an approval for our educational work.
Our Bio-Visie partnership pays much attention to endangered species. At this time we are working on an exhibition about our stag beetle, Lucanus cervus cervus, whose existence in the Netherlands is uncertain. We consider it a very good idea to make this beautiful beetle known among the general public. During this project we are supported by entomologists, specialized in Lucanidae. The exhibition will focus on the life and problems of Lucanus cervus cervus, but in order to embed this species in the big picture it is necessary to show biodiversity. Therefore a lot of different Lucanidae species of all genera from all over the' world are needed. And to show gender differences of each species a male and female specimen are essential. Especially species of the genus Lucanus (worldwide) are highly desirable! In your country so many wonderful Lucanidae species occur........
We plan to zoom in more and more, with taxonomic steps, from the class Insecta down to the various (sub) species of Lucanidae. Our exhibition will be very imaginative. Therefore, we will show real (mounted) representatives of each taxonomic rank. In this way we can put Lucanidae in the big picture. One of our goals is to make the taxonomy comprehensible to the general public. We need to provide insight. So species of all insect orders are needed too. But mostly a lot species of different beetle families (Dynastidae, Cerambycidae etc.), with an emphasis of Lucanidae.
Are you please able and willing to help us? With your help we will be able to develop a wonderful project for the public in the Netherlands! And maybe you are also willing to forward this email (with a recommendation) to other interesting contacts. This could open many doors for our project!
Dried specimens are fine for us. We are able to mount them ourself. The postage I would obviously like to pay! And if necessary, I will pay a small amount for the beetles. But as indicated: Our educational work is idealistic and not commercial. We receive no income from this work and we rely on friendly people who want to support us! I hope you're willing to help!
Thank you very much in advance and warm greetings,
Hendrik Hoogeveen
Bio-Visie Natuureducatieve Projecten
biovisie@upcmail.nl
The Netherlands
