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Acronyms used:
NP (National Park); NaP (Nature Park); BR (Biosphere Reserve); PLA (Protected
Landscape Area); AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty); RP (Regional
Park); BP (Biosphere Park); RNaP (Regional Nature Park); LP (Landscape
Park), NNR (National Nature Reserve), NNM (National Nature Monument) |
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On the occasion of this
year's European Day of Parks, the Thayatal National Park organises a
game festival in co-operation with the bordering Podyji National Park
in the Czech Republic. Children get to know old and new games and
thereby mingle with chidren from the neighboring country. The event
takes place on the banks of the river Thaya and if things work out well
it will even be possible to traverse the river by boot. |
25 May |
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The public was invited to a guided
excursion to the new Schlossinsel and further through the flood
plain along the Fadenbach nature trail. Further information: nationalpark@donauauen.at |
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On the theme of "Wallonia's nature parks
at the heart of nature and sustainable development" the park
organises a technical workshop with presentations of nature parks from
Wallonia and the neighbouring countries Germany, France and Luxembourg.
Participants are invited to taste local delicacies from each park. Further information: Vincent van der Heyden on info@pndo.be |
24 May |
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On a guided tour the park's natural
and cultural features as well as project activities are presented to the
workshop participants and the public. Further information: Vincent van der Heyden on info@pndo.be |
25 May |
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The national park invites the public to a
trip to Gradishte during which the ecological services and long-term
benefits provided by the park are presented. In addition,
participants have the opportunity to attend a survival training in
the wilderness including setting up tents and first aid measures. Further information: Diana Terzieva on did@centralbalkan.bg |
25 May |
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The park inaugurated a new nature trail
on the Island of Losinj with panels on the park's flora, fauna and
history. Further information: Sonja Sisic on info@ju-priroda.hr |
22 May |
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The park published and distributed a leaflet
about the naturalist Ambroz Haracic who promoted the Island of
Losinj as a climatological health resort. In addition, a panel informing
about his life and merit was installed. Special enclosures for
insects made by children were put up and a lecture on their purpose
and function was given. Further information: Sonja Sisic on info@ju-priroda.hr |
22 May |
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Šuma Marjan Park |
The non-profit cultural association "Project
Ultra Split" organised a promotion event for the park including a guided
walk with a photo-safari, an exhibition on land art and an open-air
flute concert. Further information: joti.split@gmail.com |
26 May |
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České Švýcarsko o.p.s. is a public benefit
corporation promoting sustainable tourism in the Czech Switzerland.
The organisation carries out a seminar on environmental friendly tourism,
guided trips, an exposition, a film presentation and an open-air concert
of Vladimir Vaclavek and Sestry Steinovy. Further information: Kristina Petrackova on kristina.petrackova@ceskesvycarsko.cy |
25 - 26 May |
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The national park administration celebrated
the Earth Day mainly focusing on children and young people. Invitations
were sent to local schools and finally 500 children from 12 schools
participated. Along a nature trail with 10 different stations
they explored typical spring plants, aspects of
the hedgehog's life, bird's nesting sites, the term Natura 2000 and the
latest windthrow in the park. At some stations the children attended
games like guessing bird's names in different European languages or
accomplished practical tasks like preparing hand-made goat butter.
In addition local handicraft was exhibited and parts of the park's management were explained. Further information: vhorakova@krnap.cz |
20 April |
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The park administration held an open-day in
a renascent chapel with a choir concert. In addition, a botanical
excursion from Znojmo to Popice and back was organised, which focused on
the vegetation of the steppes and heaths as well as the management of
the non-forested areas. Further information: info@nppodyji.cz |
26 May |
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In co-operation with the bordering Thayatal National Park,
Austria, the Podyji National Park organised a
game and sport festival for families with their children from both
sides of the river Dyje. Further information: info@nppodyji.cz |
27 May |
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On a cycling tour several Natura 2000
sites within the PLA and an exposition on the theme were presented to
the public. In addition, a hiking tour to promote the nature
trail Údoli Doubravy was offered. Further information: Vlastimil Perina on vlastimil.perina@nature.cz, Zdena Koberová on zdena.koberova@nature.cz |
26 May |
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The administration promoted the protected
area amongst children by organising an information stand with
nature products, competitions, games and a promotion film. Further information: Josef Hajek on josef.hajek@nature.cz |
24 May |
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People were invited to participate in an
excursion in the longest cave of the Beskydy. Further information: beskydy@nature.cz |
26 May |
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The Beskydy PLA administration in
co-operation with the company ITS Beskydy s.r.o. and some villages
carried out a big cleaning up action along the most frequent used
footpath of the Beskydy. Further information: beskydy@nature.cz |
24 June |
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The public could participate in a
competition. People had to solve an enigma about the nature trail
Lysá hora by sending a card with the correct answer to the park
administration. The winners received interesting magazines about the
nature and landscape of the Beskydy. Further information: beskydy@nature.cz |
30 June |
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The park administration opened the
information centre and an exposition on the theme of "Ancient trees
of Český raj". Traditionally, staff members of the administration,
people from the surrounding villages, representatives from NGOs and
other supporters of nature protection participated in the event. In
addition, excursions on birdlife and flora through the
Podtrosecká údoli Nature Reserve were offered. Further information: s.jasova@iol.cz |
26 May |
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The public was invited to a day-long
cognitive walking tour through the Karlštejn Nature Reserve. On the
tour natural and cultural features of the area were highlighted
including geology, historical sites and problems linked with the
protection of the whole PLA. Further information: ceskras@nature.cz |
26 May |
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A bunch of events marked the European Day of
Parks in the Krivoklátsko PLA: an excursion in the Stará ves Nature
Reserve, an excursion to the Celtic oppodium in stradonice and a visit
in the information centre of Celtic culture in Nižbor, eco-games for
children and a photo exhibition on the theme of "Krivoklátsko vicious
dreams". Further information: krivoklat@schkocr.cz |
19 May |
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An exhibition on smelting in a replica of
the Great Moravian kiln was organised along with a photo exhibition
on the nature of the PLA and an open day in a cave, which is usually not
open to the public. Further information: morkras@nature.cz |
12 May |
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In the frame of an informational and
educational campaign with info-stands and guided excursions the NNR
informed visitors about the area. Further information: eva@palava.cz |
26 May |
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The Jeseníky PLA organised an open day in
the park administration with lectures, movie presentations and an
educational programme for schools and the public. Further information: Michal Ulrych on michal.ulrych@nature.cz |
24 May |
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Hiking and bike tours were offered to
the village of Bartošovice where a traditional fair, a castle and the
PLA's information centre could be visited. In addition, a nature trail
could be explored and fruit distilled-beverages from the region
could be tasted and the best ones were awarded a price. Further information: region@regionpoodri.cz |
19 May |
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During a guided cycling excursion
participants learned about ancient trees and fabulous places in the
protected area. Moreover a new information brochure was presented. Further information: Jana Jandová on jana.jandova@nature.cz |
26 May |
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On the occasion of the European Day of Parks
a new nature trail was inaugurated informing about the national
nature monument. Further information: Petr Lepší on petr.lepsi@nature.cz |
24 May |
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The first series of planned excursions to a
former military training area with limestone habitats close to Český
Krumlov was started and the importance, protection and promotion of the
area was highlighted. Further information: Tereza Francírková on tereza.francirkova@nature.cz |
2 June |
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The PLA's administration organised a
colourful event at the view point Belvedér comprising competitions,
a theatre performance, an exhibition of old maps about the PLA,
demonstrations of outdoor activities, scientific activities for children,
an eco-market, a workshop on handmade goods a lecture about the history
of tourism in the area, a movie projection, a concert, guided hiking
tours and a tour by carriage. Further information: Kristina Petráckova on kristina.petrackova@ceskesvycarsko.cz |
25 May |
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The public was invited to a guided
walking tour through the forests and swamps of the area and was
informed about the PLA's management. Further information: Martin Klaudys on martin.klaudys@nature.cz |
20 May |
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A hiking tour to the highest peak of the
Bíle Karpaty Mountains was offered, which started from the Slovak
side of the border. Further information: visbk@bilekarpaty.cz |
19 May |
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A day-long guided excursion along both
sides of the Czech / Polish border on the theme of "History and
present time of nature and landscape at the state border" was offered to
the public. Further information: Petr Köppl on petr.koppl@nature.cz |
2 June |
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Two lectures on the themes of "The
history of railway and tunnel construction" and "The ecological
track - a problem related to all of us" were given in the
information centre and the environmental education centre of the park.
In addition, a walk with games exploring the park was offered. |
25/26 May |
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Maribosřerne NaP |
The first regional meeting on
establishing and developing nature parks was held in Denmark.
Representatives from 20 organisations participated in the event and
discussed thoughts and ideas on how to promote nature parks as a tool
for protection of Natura 2000 sites and how to create better
possibilities for tourism. Further information: Jan Woollhead on jw@regionsjaelland.dk |
25 May |
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The park offered a one-day training course
in nature photography with a digital camera facilitated by the
professional photographer Katri Laaksonen. Further on a geological
exhibition on the theme of "From the stone-axe to the mobile phone -
geology at our use" was opened for school children. Further information: Eila Autto on eila.autto@metsa.fi and Satu Kotavuopio on satu.kotavuopio@metsa.fi |
24 May |
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Pupils from the local school were invited to
a photo safari along the Varkaankuru nature trail and had the
task to take pictures from their favorite places along the trail. The
best shots were exhibited afterwards in the Kellokas visitor centre. Further information: Anneli Ovaskainen on anneli.ovaskainen@metsa.fi |
24 May |
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Events organised included film
presentations about nature conservation in Finland in the 1950s and
1960s in a historical cinema, guided walks on the themes of
birds and forests for children and adults and the presentation of
traditional skills in the Kovero Tenant Farm. Further information: Tuulikki Halla on seitseminen@metsa.fi |
26 May |
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In the Oulanka Visitor Centre a slide
show on birds in Oulanka was held, a bird excursion was offered
along the Kiutaköngäs nature trail and people could enjoy a campfire
with nice food and drinks. A similar programme was additionally on
offer in the Hautajarvi Visitor Centre with s lecture an the history of
the national park, a campfire and a hike on a nature trail. Further information: oulanka@metsa.fi or Outi Huhtala on outi.huhtala@metsa.fi |
25 May |
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The festive day started with a short guided
walk through the Koilliskaira Visitor Centre and was followed by a
guided tour on a geological nature trail, which rises through spruce
forest up to the Pikku-Tankavaara hill. Coffee was served by an open
fire in a wooden Lapp pole tent on the grounds of the visitor centre. Further information: siida@metsa.fi |
27 May |
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An exhibition on the Oulanka National Park
and the Karhunkierros nature trail as well as a playful competition
was organised. Further information: hossa@metsa.fi |
25 May |
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On the theme of "Amethyst - the jewel of
Pyhä-Luosto" the park offered a guided hike to the amethyst mine
crossing the national park. Further information: Reeta Hyttinen on reeta.hyttinen@metsa.fi |
25 April |
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The 25th anniversary of the national park
was celebrated on the occasion of the European Day of Parks. The
celebraties began with presentations at the Hiiden Torppa tourism base
and highlighted the themes "How did Hiidenportti become a NP, the park
today and the park from the point of view of a nature tourism
entrepreneur. The presentation's focus was on the cultural heritage of
the park presented on the basis of an inventory and studies accomplished
in 2006. The event was topped off with a guided excursion to the heart
of the park - the Hiidenportti Gorge. Further information: Kerttu Härkönen on kerttu.harkonen@metsa.fi or Eeva Pulkkinen on eeva.pulkkinen@metsa.fi |
18 May |
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The park organised an outdoor event for
children. They created flower paintings on slope meadows in the
park. Further information: Lasse Loven on lasse.loven@metla.fi |
24 May |
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A photo exhibition on coastal biosphere
reserves and national parks from the Baltic sea region, which is a
product of the Interreg IIIB Coastsust project, was presented to the
public. Further information: Annastina Sarlin on annastina.sarlin@metsa.fi |
22 May |
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The park administration will organise a
brisk historical market at the train station Rennsteig with
handicraft stands, traditional food and music performances. Further information: Katja Bauer on poststelle.vessertal@br-np.thueringen.de |
23 June |
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On the theme of "The new Tilos Natural
Park" the Tilos Park Association (TPA), a non-profit association,
will host an audio-visual seminar for island residents, students and
visitors to present the terrestrial and marine island wildlife of this
Natura 2000 site. The TBA works currently with the Hellenic Ministry of
the Environment on the legal establishment of the Tilos Natural Park and
nature protection zones for this registered Special Protection Area. Further information: Konstantinos Mentzelopoulos on tilospark@yahoo.com |
7 June |
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In Italy, as in previous
years, protected
areas will celebrate the European Day of Parks
from 19 to 27 May
organising a lot of different events
including meetings, excursions,
exhibitions, park festivals, and other
environmental activities. |
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The Regional Agency for
Rural Development will offer a seminar about honey production and
how one can recognise honey quality by examining its colour, density and
taste. As part of the seminar local primary school children will be
taught about the different phases of honey extraction. |
24 - 26 May |
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Provincia di Milano |
The Province of Milan will
held a seminar on the development of local protected areas in the
Lombardy Region and in the Milan greenbelt. |
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The LAG Valle del
Crocchio is a non profit association comprising different regional
partners: the local bank, representatives from other associations e.g.
farmers, breeders, craftsmen and the local population. They support the
economic and cultural development of the rural region including the Sila
National Park. On the occasion of the European Day of Parks the LAG
Valle del Crocchio will organise several tours to present and promote
the Sila National Park: an educational tour for students from Monaco
Centre to the village of Mancuso and to Taverna; a tour for adults
through the Gariglione Nature Reserve; a tour to the Biogenetic
Poverella Reserve; another one to the Biodiversity Chestnut Garden in
Vecchiarello, Sersale; a birdwatching tour to the Lake Passante in
Taverna and a tour through the Monaco Centre and the Natural Museum in
the Old Sila Village. In addition a conference on the theme of "Nature
sites in synergy with LIFE projects" will take place on 26 May. |
18 - 29 May |
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A big opening ceremony of a new nature
trail called "nature puzzle" marked the European Day of Parks in the
Kursiu nerija National Park. Primary school children completed the trail
exemplary and were watched by teachers, future educators and
representatives of the community. The path enables to explore nature
through puzzles, games and special visual and sensual methods. After the
lesson, a discussion about possibilities and perspectives of
environmental education and the collaboration between all institutions
involved in the preparation of educational programmes for children took
place. In addition, employees of the park administration presented the
park's educational programme for children. Further information: Algina Vainilaviciene on info@nerija.lt |
25 May |
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This year all 20 national parks in the
Netherlands celebrate the year of biodiversity and organise
various events on the theme. After the kickoff in June 2007 activities
will be held until May 2008. Further information: Susan Claessens on s.claessens@ivn.nl |
2 June |
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The park organised a film presentation
on the park, a botanical lecture and a botanical guided excursion on wild flowers in the national
park. Further information: Anne Armas on anne@armas.no |
25 - 26 May |
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The 7th traditional ecological city
festival "Moscow Parks gather friends" marked the European Day of
Parks. More than 600 pupils representing 43 groups of Moscow Parks'
Friends with their teachers participated in it. Each group had created
its own posters, flags and slogans that called for paying attention to
the problems of Moscow parks, joining the Friends of Nature Reserved
Islands Movement and preserving the nature of Moscow. The festival
comprised a colourful bunch of activities: games, information stands
about Moscow Parks, a drawing competition, origami and theatre
performances. Further information: Elena Tsvetkova on zapoved.pr@gmail.com |
19 May |
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The Slovak and Italian electricity company
ENEL will finance a project aiming at preserving the Tatra chamois
and marmot in the national park and improving the energy efficiency
of the park's infrastructure. On 24 May the project and the
environmental strategy of ENEL were presented followed by an excursion
to a hydroelectric power station. Further information: Juraj Svajda on juraj.svajda@sopsr.sk |
24 May |
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