THE ODENWALD IN CHANGE
Six-part documentary series on climate and environmental issues in the Odenwald
The six-part documentary series “The Odenwald in Transition” tells stories about climate and environmental topics with a focus on the Odenwald region. At the same time, we highlight the beauty of the Odenwald and provide positive impulses to rediscover nature.
Climate change is not a distant issue—it also affects the Odenwald. That’s why the company SPIR STAR, together with filmmaker Matthias Kulozik and the film production company Seehund Media from Darmstadt, launched the film project “The Odenwald in Transition – Nature, People, and Climate.”
In each episode, experts and passionate nature observers share their experiences and commitment to preserving nature in the Odenwald. They explain ecological connections and offer tips on how to explore the region in a mindful and nature-friendly way. The series illustrates how environmental changes are increasingly affecting the Odenwald and shows how people, animals, and nature are responding. Each episode focuses on a specific theme: forest, orchard meadows, biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, evolving entrepreneurship, and water. We feature local voices who are actively working toward a sustainable future.
Facts about “The Odenwald in Change":
Stand: 29.04.2025
Episode 1 – Forest
We visit forester Stephanie Dober from the municipality of Rimbach and learn about her work and how she perceives the challenges of climate change. Additionally, forest educator Mathias Schattenfroh takes us on a walk through the forest with one of his “forest children” groups.
Episode 2 – Orchard Meadows
The Schütz family guides us through their orchard meadow, and we experience what it means to harvest apples and press apple juice. Environmental consultant Marion Jöst from the town of Rimbach tells us why orchard meadows are among the most biodiverse habitats—and why that makes them especially important.
Episode 3 – Biodiversity
Together with wildlife photographer Andreas Schneider, we explore a variety of wild animals as we roam through meadows, forests, and fields. On a walk with biodiversity expert Martin Herbst, we gain insight into why biodiversity is so vital and what each of us can do to support it.
Episodes 4 – 6 in production
Episodes 4 to 6 are currently in production and will be completed and released in summer 2025. These episodes will cover the topics of sustainable agriculture, evolving entrepreneurship, and water.
