Project Blog - Biodiversity Support Prague 5 Farkáň
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- About the project
- What we managed to achieve
- What's new
- What are we planning
Date of last update: 27/4/2026
About the project
For some time now, my neighbours and I have been observing the grass management taking place on the green spaces around our homes.
But then we said to ourselves that it's better to roll up our sleeves and get to work than to watch it.
You'll find out how it went, what went well, and what didn't go so well, on this (not just) neighbourhood blog.
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Prague Farkáň – Corner by the courts
Photo: O. Hercog (28/4/2026)
Prague Farkáň – Na Farkáně Square
Photo: O. Hercog
Prague Farkáň – Playground Neighbourhood
Photo: O. Hercog
Project objectives
What is our goal? It's not about the project itself, but nevertheless we have set ourselves The following aims:
- Support biodiversity in the vicinity of Farkán
- To illustrate how mosaic mowing and appropriate reseeding can create a diverse meadow for pollinators, even in urban areas.
- Create stepping stones for insect dispersal from ČSOB Radlice Garden, Waltrovka Park, Vidoule and Prokopské údolí
- To take advantage of what Bumblebees PLUS are doing with ČSOB and apply it in our immediate surroundings
How do we want to do it?
- We won't just say what's wrong – we'll roll up our sleeves and get to work ourselves.
- We will leverage the interest and capabilities of our neighbours.
- We will be cooperating with Prague 5 Municipal District – Department of Public Space and Greenery Management.
- Our goal is to adjust mowing plans in our area with the local council, so that mowing is done as needed, not according to a calendar.
- We want to lead by example and involve others.
The areas that we have included in the project
1. Playground neighbourhood
The area is managed by the local district of Prague 5.
Area: 720 m²
Reference
Prague Farkáň – Children's Playground
Source: Mapy.com
2. The tip of the kurt
This area is managed by the local district council, MČP5. Part of it is privately owned – the owner does not wish for the area to be maintained as a whole, or rather, they impose conditions that are unacceptable to us as neighbours.
Area approx. 920 m²
Prague Farkáň – Corner by the courts
Source: Mapy.com
3. Na Farkáně Square
The area is privately owned, but grass management is carried out by the neighbours from Farkáň at their own expense.
Area: 590 m²
Prague Farkáň – Na Farkáně Square
Source: Mapy.com
Project and media
Never Give Up – Bumblebee Flight
Source: CT 2025
Farkáň is back on Czech television in the programme Don't give up!
The boar is at the start, but watch the full show. What NedejSe spins is worth it.
Project Blog
20/11/2024
We are tidying the grassy area of Na Farkáně Square with our neighbours. We are immediately sowing the area with cockles and clover.
Next photo at Neighbours on the Farkáně Estate.
November 2024 job
Photo: O. Hercog (20/11/2024)
6/5/2025
The first columbine plants from last year's sowing are appearing. More photos at Neighbours from Farkana
Summer 2025
Photo: O. Hercog (06/05/2025)
20/5/2025
The larkspur is a divine plant – for bumblebees and for people. What do you say?
Next photo at Facebook Neighbours on Farkana.
May 2025
Photo: O. Hercog
18/6/2025
We're mowing the tip by the courts. You'll find another photo at Facebook Neighbours on the Far Side
June 2025
Photo: O. Hercog (13/06/2026)
22/6/2025
We're continuing with the mowing. It's drying nicely, so let's get on with it. More photos at Neighbours on Farkán.
June 2025
Photo: O. Hercog (22/6/2025)
31/8/2025
Finally, we can mosaic the area by the playground. It's grown nicely.
More photos at Facebook Neighbours On The Fringe.
August 2025
Photo: O. Hercog
11/10/2025
Before winter, the grass needs to be mown and cleared. So, let's get to it! Above all, rake well to catch the foxglove seeds.
More photos at Facebook Neighbours on the Sofa.
October 2025
Photo: O. Hercog
13/10/2025
How to warm up in autumn? By using a nicely revved up lawnmower on a hill, of course.
Next photo at Neighbours on the Farkáně Estate
October 2025
Photo: O. Hercog
19/3/2026
Thanks a lot for your help.
Spring Waxwing colonies
Photo: O. Hercog
29/3/2026
We and our neighbours have done a lot of work. We tidied up all three plots and sowed them with seeds that were supplied. Bumblebee PLUS Seed Bank.
Here is Link to the neighbourhood Facebook group
Volunteer Day 2026
Photo: O. Hercog
23/4/2026
We are discussing with the Municipal District Council of Prague 5 how we will maintain the areas this year.
The plan is to mark out what will be mown and determine when. We are also trying to include the nearby Waltrovka Park in this scheme.
Keep your fingers crossed for us that it works out!
28/4/2026
Plants of yellow rattle are appearing on the grassland. We sowed it in autumn – it needs to go through frost. In spring, it only has a short chance to attach itself to grass roots in time. This year is tough for it – it's terribly dry. But from the look of things, at least some of the seeds will make it.
You can see what it looks like when a poppy germinates and then flowers in the following text.
The foxglove is starting to sprout.
Photo: O. Hercog (28/4/2026)
It's starting to sprout for us now.
Photo: O. Hercog (28/4/2026)
It's sprouting for us - a wild tulip.
Photo: O. Hercog (28/4/2026)
It's starting to sprout for us now.
Photo: O. Hercog (28/4/2026)
28/4/2026
Witches' Eve is approaching. Ondra and Alice are preparing signs so that the delicate little plants that are waking up don't get trampled.
