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NP (National Park); NaP (Nature Park); BR (Biosphere Reserve); PLA (Protected
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The Association of
Austrian Nature Parks/Verband der Naturparke Österreichs (VNÖ) is the
umbrella organisation of the Austrian nature parks celebrating its 10th
anniversary in the Austrian Parliament in Vienna on 24 May 2005.
Culinary specialities of Austria's nature parks will be offered in this
festive event, as well as a presentation on the first illustrated book
on Austria's nature parks. Speakers at the decennial are Andreas Khol (President
of the National Council), Wolfgang Mair (President of the Association of
Austrian Nature Parks), Herbert Günther (President of the Association of
German Nature Parks), Michael Starrett (President of EUROPARC Federation),
Reinhard Mang (Head of Department of sustainability and rural areas). |
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The European Day of Parks
is an ideal occasion to explore the danube floodplain. A quiz held in
Orth/Donau and in Hainburg gives you the opportunity to find out more
about the flood plain's animals and plants, which live in a dynamic
habitat. A visitor guide explains why it is so important to protect the
floodplain. |
22 May |
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A guided tour through the Kalkalpen National
Park gives you the opportunity to learn more about the park's birds and
alpine pastures. |
28 May
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The Thayatal National
Park dedicates this year's European Day of Parks to young natural scientists:
activities include exploring the wilderness, observing fallen trees and solving quizes.
Looking for mysterious animals turns the forest into a scientist's
paradise. |
29 May |
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The 'Parc naturel des
Hauts-Pays' organises an exhibition on Walloon nature parks and
landscape on 24 May; guided tours are also offered. A round table
discussion on landscape and other topics is held on 23 May. |
23 - 24 May |
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More than 15 protected landscape areas and
national parks organised activities on Natura 2000 and other topics. Details (in Czech language) on events held
under the umbrella of the EUROPARC Czech Republic Section can be found
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"The Blaník Protected
Landscape Area and Natura 2000": This public event takes you along the
river "Blanice", which runs through the Blaník PLA's Natura 2000 site.
The tour is guided by a botanist of the Blaník PLA.
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29 May |
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An exhibition and a multi media presentation
provide information on Natura 2000 and look into the protection of
species and habitats that can be found on the region's Natura 2000 sites.
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11 - 20 May
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A guided tour of 16 km
takes participants of this educational event to the heart of the
National Nature Reserve Karlstejn. The tour departs at 9 a.m. in front
of the Karlstejn post office and finishes in Srbsko at 2 p.m. |
21 May |
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The Zelezne hory
Protected Landscape Area celebrates the European Day of Parks by
organising cycling tours and excursions in Nasavrky near Chrudimi.. |
21 May |
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More than a dozen
national parks all over Finland offer events on "National Parks and
Wellbeing" organised by Metsähallitus
under the umbrella of the
EUROPARC Nordic-Baltic Section. |
20-29 May
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The Heritage Centre Ukko
in the Koli National Park opens an exhibition on the brown bear on 24
May, which can be visited until 4 September. Seminars on the brown bear
are also held on 24 May. |
24 May
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More than a dozen
national parks all over Finland offer events on "National Parks and
Wellbeing" organised by Metsähallitus under the umbrella of the
EUROPARC Nordic-Baltic Section. |
20-29 May
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160 persons are invited
to attend a seminar and discuss the following two issues: 'Agriculture
in the park' and 'How to control spatial planning in the park' |
24 May |
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The
Environmental Centre Eichstätt organises a creative workshop on the
elder at the Eichstätt information centre from 9 - 11.30 a.m. |
24 May |
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On the European Day of
Parks, the Drömling Nature Park Administration in Oebisfelde inaugurates
a new room that will be used for lectures and experiments. The park
administration will also establish a herbal garden to give young people
the opportunity to hold project activities. Regional products of the
Drömling region will also be offered. |
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The Eifel National Park
begins with its celebration at 10 a.m. The Mayor of Simmerath,
Hubert Breuer, opens the event. The authors Jaques Berndorf,
Carola Clasen and Ralf Kramp, who write criminal novels set in the Eifel
region, sign their books. Comedian Kalle Pohl presents his personal
view on the national park. The offer also includes a birds of prey show,
various institutions' exhibitions, activites for children, e.g. a
magician and a wilderness camp. From midday (12 o'clock) visitors can
participate in guided ranger tours and boat trips. The day closes with a service and a gospel concert. |
15 May |
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Opening of
a discovery trail in co-operation with the German broadcasting company
ZDF in Drei Annen Hohne in the Harz National Park. |
28 - 29 May |
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Guided
trekking tour on the geological/botanical trail including a picnic.
Freshly baked bread and other regional products will be offered on the
way. The tour starts at 4 p.m. at the city park in Bad Frankenhausen. |
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Special guided tours
through the Müritz National Park for city and district council
representatives. |
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A whole week of trekking
will be organised in the Nossentin/Schwinz Heath Nature Park from 30 May
until 3 June to celebrate the European Day of Parks. A new tour will be
walked each day. Please note that registration is required. |
30 May
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The Rhoen
Biosphere Reserve Administration presents the village Kaltensundheim
where you can experience nature and learn about animals looking for
habitats. Activities start at 2 p.m. at the Kulturhaus in
Kaltensundheim. |
25 May |
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The TERRA.vita Natura
Park celebrates the European Day of Parks in many different locations
with almost 30 events from 4 - 5 June. |
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Since
seven years, the Borner Markt takes place to mark the European
Day of Parks. This market aims at presenting the national park region by
bringing together local producers, traders, as well as environmental
institutions and organisations. This year's motto is '15. Anniversary
Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park' and specialises, among
others, on national parks in Europe. |
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The European Day of
Parks in the Glenveagh National Park includes a 4hr guided walk
exploring the wildlife of the park during which participants are
informed on the
aims of the national park and the active conservation efforts. The walk
departs from the visitor centre at 11h00, please bring suitable clothing
and footwear. |
24 May |
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Events under the
EUROPARC Italy umbrella are organised by Italian park authorities from
Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 May. The parks' programmes include meetings,
tours, exhibitions, and environmental activities. |
21 - 29 May |
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Ente Parchi Astigiani - Rocchetta Tanaro NaP
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The Sea of Genoa and the
ancient Pliocenic Sea: The Parco naturale di Rocchetta Tanaro of
Ente Parchi Astigiani and the Primary School of Genoa, Turin, Asti, will
offer pupils the opportunity to study and experience the fossile remains
of the ancient Pliocenic Sea of "Bacini Terziario Piemontese" on site.
Activities include environmental education projects, games in the
nature, testing of agricultural products. The event will also look into
the site Stagni di Balangero, which is proposed as Natura 2000 site. You
are advised to take the train as cars and buses will not be running! |
24 May |
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San Floriano NaP/Provincia di Pordenone |
The 'Parco Naturalistico
die San Floriano' and the Province of Pordenone celebrate several events
from 1 - 27 May under the umbrella of the European Day of Parks . The
programme includes an excursion to the 'Busa Bernard', theatrical
readings for children, a presentation of the book 'From the Park of St.
Floriano in Polcenigo to Rome', a conference on the safeguard of small
amphibians, horse trekking, a market on the Piazza di Polcenigo selling
products of the park and an exhibition of the public library of
Polcenigo presenting books on environmental issues on 22 May. On 24 May,
the province's schools will attend outdoor classes in different rural
areas of the park. Please have a look at the programme in
English or
Italian. |
1 - 27 May |
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On 19 May at 8 p.m. the
Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre in Stryn offers a slide show on US
national parks by Anna Leena Haapasaari. On 20 May at 8 p.m. Inger
Gjaerevoll shows slides of wild flowers growing in South Africa. A
botanical walk led by two botanics and an ornitologist is organised on
21 May at 11 a.m. in the Flostranda Nature Reserve. |
19 - 21 May |
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Protected areas in Podlaskie Province: Wigry NP, Bialowieza NP, Biebrzanski NP, Narwianski NP, Suwalski Landscape Park, Lomzynski Landscape Park of Narew Valley, Knyszynska Primeval Forest Landscape Park |
Podlaskie Province
celebrates its sixth edition of the European Day of Parks with a
bicycle rally. Young people from over 55 schools (mainly primary and
secondary schools) cycle through protected areas of the Podlaskie
Province. Each year, more than 1100 people participate in this event
since it was first held in 2000. The rally takes place in all parks in
the Podlaskie Province. Each protected area is responsible for the
organisation of one rally on one day between 30 May and 4 June. All
rallys end up in an open meeting with park employees and local
communities where lectures, slide shows, film screenings, and
exhibitions may be attended. In each meeting children can test their
knowledge in nature protection in competitions. The winners from all the
competitions organised in the Podlaskie Province will be invited to take
part in the final knowledge competition, guided walks, excursions and
concerts. |
30 May
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The Apuseni Nature Park and its Bears Cave
is presented to children from local communities. Further information: alina@parcapuseni.ro |
28 May
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The Bucegi Nature Park Administration
organises a seminar on the identification of possible Natura 2000 sites
and on habitats that need a high level of protection. The first part of
the seminar consists of a field trip taking place between 10 and 15 May,
the second part of the seminar is held as a round table discussion on 24
May 2005. |
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The Bicaz Gorges-Hasmas National Park Administration is invited to present the park in two expositions on 25 May, which are organised by the Museum of Natural Sciences in Bucharest and the Museum Complex of Natural Sciences in Galai. Photos illustrate the park's biodiversity, landscapes, as well as the park administration's activities. On 26 May, the national
park administration organises a presentation for pupils from local
highschools on the theme "What is Natura 2000?” to illustrate the
existence of fragile and rare ecosystems close to their homes. |
25-26 May |
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NGOs, institutions, local
administrations, pupils and students participate in a tour starting at
Calimanesti. The trip ends in Stanisoara, a beautiful place in the
mountains of the Cozia National Park, where an outdoor symposium takes
place dealing with subjects related to the European Day of Parks and
Natura 2000. |
29 May
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This year's European Day
of Parks looks into the theme "Designation of forests with Pinus Nigra
banatica as site of community importance in accordance with NATURA 2000
objectives". The event is held in co-operation with public schools from
the national park area. To explain the NATURA 2000 objectives, contests
and conferences are held. |
24 May
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The Gradistea
Muncelului-Cioclovina Nature Park Administration organises a meeting for
park communities to raise awareness for protected area issues. The
meeting provides information for local communities on the Natura 2000
network, the importance of the region's and also Romania's natural
protected areas. The event also aims at facilitating communication
between the park's local population and the park administration. |
29 May
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"Traditions and
Conservation of Biodiversity in the Macin Mountains": The Macin
Mountains National Park Administration dedicates this day to its local
communities and their activities. The event starts with a presentation
in the park explaining the functions of a protected area, the Natura
2000 network and the importance of good collaboration with local
communities. The event continues with a competition on floral species,
ballads, poems and stories from the park area. Pupils from villages
around the park participate in the event. |
24 May
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Theme of the two day event is 'Proposing new
sites for the Natura 2000 network in the county of Arad'. Activities
include a discussion meeting, two site visits, GPS-GIS demonstrations
for students from Arad city, a picture exhibition and a film
presentation. The event is followed by a study tour within Arad county.
For three days, participants visit two protected area sites. All
activities were advertised in the local media (television, radio and
newspapers). Further information: pascumihai@luncamuresului.ro |
23-24 May
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The Rodna Mountains
National Park celebrates the establishment of 'Darwin Clubs' in six
local schools with the aim of offering activities for young people as
part of the project "Youth participation in protected area management in
the Rodna Mountains". |
25 May
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The Retezat National Park
Administration would like to show young people how their ancestors lived.
The project "We and our ancestors" consists of two parts. Firstly,
pupils living in villages around the park collect old photos with
the aim of exhibiting them in the Ostrovel Visitor Centre to provide an
insight into their grandparents' lives. Secondly, children gather
old stories from their grandparents and prepare reports.
The RNPA awards the best contribution presented at the 'stories evening'
in the Ostrovel Visitor Centre bringing together both the older and the
younger generation. |
24 May
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Semenic-Cheile Carasului NP |
On 13 May, a meeting in
the local administration of Carasului-Severin is held to discuss the
role and importance of protected areas in the county of
Carasului-Severin. The May edition of the magazine "Banatul Montan"
presents the national park. On 24 May, the park administration provides
information materials for local schools explaining the role and the
importance of the park for nature conservation. Other activities on the
European Day of Parks are reported on in the media. |
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The park administration
organises a drawing competition on the theme "Natura 2000 Objectives"
illustrating the importance of nature conservation. |
24 May
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The Fruska Gora National
Park organises a photo exhibition on dragonflies. Contributions to the
exhibition are welcome! The call for entries is open to all amateur and
professional photographers. The exhibition will tour to all major cities
in the country. Lectures and seminars with the intention of promoting
the importance of protecting these species are also offered. |
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Pupils from the Liptovské
Revúce primary school clean an area that is part of the Fatra National
Park's Natura 2000 site. The Fatra National Park Administration also
gives an exhibition on Natura 2000 and the Fatra NP; lectures for
primary and secondary school pupils are also part of the event. |
24 May
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The Tatra National Park
Administration organises a number of events from 23 - 29 May. Please
have a look at the park's
overview of acitivities in 2005. |
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The Arboretum Volcji Potok organises a
poster exhibition on different Slovene trees and shrubs illustrating
what they were used for in the past and the present as well as their
meaning in mythology and people's believes. Visitors meet at 5 p.m. at
the entrance gate of the Arboretum for a guided tour through the park to
learn about its trees and shrubs. |
24 May |
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Since
1999, the Triglav National Park organises an event to commemorate Albin
Belar, the first one who had the idea of founding a park in 1908. For
two days the 'Belar Day' gives primary school children the opportunity
to participate in activities organised in the Trenta Valley and learn
about their natural and cultural heritage. |
24 - 25 May |
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The
Triglav National Park organises a field workshop for families. Visiting
the largest lake in the park, the Bohinj Lake, participants learn about
standing waters. |
27 May |
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The event 'Forest
and wood' is the 3rd meeting of farmers within the Triglav National Park
taking place in the mountain village Baca pri Podbrdu. This educational
event is dedicated to wooden-made stables. |
28 May |
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The Spanish Section of
the EUROPARC Federation, EUROPARC Spain, organises a conference on
Natura 2000 to celebrate the European Day of Parks. Information in
Spanish on the 'Día Europeo de los Parques' is available on the
Spanish Section's website at
www.europarc-es.org. |
24 May
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Visitors to Ängsö may
join guided tours led by Park Superintendent Björn Sjöholm and
experience the island‘s beautiful nature. Regular boat tours from
Strömkajen in central Stockholm are also arranged. |
24 May
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Short guided tours start
from Sevedskvarn at 10 a.m. and 12 noon. During these tours, the
Gävleborg County Administration Board provides information on the nature
centre, which will be inaugurated on 13 June 2005. |
22 May
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The
Fulufjället Nature Centre inaugurates a photo exhibition on the Siberian
jay and organises lectures and a quiz along the hiking
trail to the Njupeskär Falls. Film maker Bo Floren gives a lecture on
his film "The Bear" and Prof. Jan Ekman form Uppsala University provides
insight into the family life of Siberian jays. Guided tours include
activities such as radio-tracking of bears with expert Yngve Hedlund and
observing Siberian jay families on an outing with Jan Ekman. |
28 May |
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Two or three guided tours
provide the opportunity to learn more about the valuable natural
features of the old forest. A new borchure on the national park,
available in three languages, is also distributed. |
21 May |
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The Norra Kvill National
Park offers an event including activities on an inventory of key
habitats. It is arranged by Park Superintendent Torsten Ungsäte and the
Kalmar County Forestry Board.
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The county administrative
board celebrates the occasion by arranging park-related activities for
the public free of charge. The Skule Nature Centre, which is located at
the foot of Mt. Skuleberget, is open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on 21 May; an
exhibition informs on the High Coast region and the national park's
valuable natural features. |
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Activities at the Stenshuvud National Park
in the Österlen district start at 6:00 a.m. with a daybreak ramble and
birding expedition led by a knowledgeable guide. A guided excursion on
flowers into the park starts at 9:00 a.m. The nature centre is open from
11 a.m.– 6 p.m. Among the exhibits is a video montage featuring Sweden‘s
national parks. |
22 May
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A new trail for those
with limited mobility is being inaugurated by County Govenor Lars
Engkvist. Local craftspeople present their skills, a quiz on
nature is organised, and the park's nature centre is open to the public. |
22 May
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The National Park House
offers free tours starting on the hour, every hour. |
22 May |
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A conference
on sustainable tourism in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty for partners and tourism enterprises takes place on 24
May. The Forest of Bowland AONB celebrates following the completion of
the Sustainable Tourism Strategy. The conference aims to officially
launch both the strategy and the new website. An active afternoon
programme of drop in sessions introduces local Bowland produce and
includes a demonstration of the new Forest of Bowland AONB website. |
24 May
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The Lake District National Park Centre was one of the first centres to receive a major award for being an
eco-centre. The centre raises awareness of people's impacts on the
environment, and provides opportunities, knowledge, skills and
facilities to reduce these. You are welcome to take part at a
leisurely stroll through the grounds of Brockhole highlighting the story
of the house and why the site was chosen as the first National Park
Centre. This is a voluntary ranger led walk of approximately 1.5 kms.
The event is free and suitable for those with limited mobility.
Beginning: 11 a.m. at the Brockhole Visitor Centre in Windermere,
Cumbria. |
24 May |
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The Lewisham Walking Forum invites you to
take a stroll around your nearest park on the occasion of the European
Day of Parks. Follow the 'Lewisham in Bloom' trail and enjoy your parks
at their springtime best. |
24 May
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