2nd Student Peatland Congress “MooreMotion - Connect, Protect, Rewet!” 2026

“What a peaty that I couldn’t make it to the first ‘MooreMotion’…,” you might be thinking?
Don’t worry! The second student peatland congress “MooreMotion” is about to take place in Greifswald, with this year’s theme “Connect, protect, rewet.” So pack your rubber boots and join us from September 24–27, 2026, as we dive into the fascinating world of peatlands to learn more about these beautiful ecosystems and discover how we can successfully protect and rewet them. Our goal this year is once again to spark enthusiasm and interest in peatland conservation among young people, bringing new energy and a breath of fresh air to peatland research. Anyone who joined us last year is, of course, warmly invited back this September!
Get ready for moore! All the important details about registration and the program will be updated on our website soon. For more info and updates, feel free to follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. There you can also get a glimpse of the 1st MooreMotion 2025.
Moorish greetings,
Your MooreMotion Team
Our mascot: Large white-faced darter



Off to new horizons
The large white-faced darter (Leucorrhinia pectoralis) often inhabits small bodies of water, is highly migratory, and is most commonly found in northern and eastern Germany.
Key Facts
- Body length: 3.5–5 cm
- Flight season: May to July
- Endangered in Germany
- Territories: max. 10 m²
- Even inhabits kettle holes
- Eggs laid in submerged structures (often reeds)
- Larval habitat: fine, near-surface aquatic plants
- Larval development: 2–3 years
- Exuviae found on sedge/rush stalks at a height of 2–20 cm
Sources and more:
- https://www.hlnug.de/fileadmin/dokumente/naturschutz/artenschutz/steckbriefe/Libellen/Steckbriefe/Artensteckbrief_2012_Grosse_Moosjungfer_Leucorrhinia_pectoralis.pdf.pdf
- https://www.bund-naturschutz.de/tiere-in-bayern/libellen/steckbriefe/grosse-moosjungfer
- https://www.bfn.de/artenportraits/leucorrhinia-pectoralis
- https://www.lubw.baden-wuerttemberg.de/-/grosse-moosjungfer-leucorrhinia-pectoralis-charpentier-1825