Nature Day

Welcome to the Nature Day at Wanhaa Library.

There will be interesting talks from various experts and a plant tour in the vicinity of the Cultural Center, with the theme of cultural plants. The event will include a book sale. The Reuna bookstore will be open during the event.

The day’s program:

12:00 Opening of the event

12:05 Matti Hakulinen talks about the birth of the Kymijoki River

12:25 Kari and Kaarina Kytö show nature photos from Virolahti

around 12:40 Seppo Vuokko’s plant tour (duration approx. 30 min) in the vicinity of the Cultural Center – with the theme of cultural plants

1:00 pm Lauri Lajunen talks about his nature trips to Africa

1:20 pm Seppo Vuolanto talks about the impact of climate change on the nesting of backyard birds. Examples include the years 2025 and 2026.

at approximately 1:40 PM Seppo Vuokko’s plant tour (duration approx. 30 min) in the vicinity of the Cultural Centre – the theme is cultural plants

at 2:00 PM Kimmo Saarinen talks about butterfly counting

at 2:20 PM Jorma Peiponen guides you through close-up photography

at 3:00 PM Ask about nature! Experts answer questions from the audience.