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The pruned forest of Pyhäkangas and corpse road, Pyhäkankaan karsikko ja ruumistie, is a curiosity worth visiting at Saarijärvi in the Central Finland region. There are pruned forests in Finland that are dedicated to dead…
The Ilola Arboretum in Salo is simply outstanding. The arboretum consists of about 20 hectares with a lake and few ponds, fully accessible pathways, and beautiful rhododendrons, that were in bloom in mid-June. We were…
Alakestilä Arboretum can be found in Liminka, in the Northern Ostrobothnia region, in Finland. The arboretum is spread over an area of about three hectares on the banks of the Liminka River. There are many…
This time the topic of our new quiz is wildlife in Finland. Are you ready to test your knowledge on the wildlife that roams in the Finnish forests and waters? This fun quiz is suitable…
Foraging wild herbs is a forgotten skill, which is now very much in trend in Finland. Many restaurants use wild herbs in their dishes and consumers are starting to value the health, taste and quality…
Are you wondering what is the difference between true morels and false morels? Both of them are foraged in Finland and culinarily highly valued, but false morels are poisonous and have to be boiled twice…
Pölkinvuori is a lovely flower garden to visit, buy plants, or have a cup of coffee in Urjala in Pirkanmaa region in Finland. Pölkinvuori is extremely busy during spring when tulips and narcissus flowers are…
Heinisuo in Renko in Hämeenlinna is a marsh that welcomes hikers with a short circle trail around the marsh with duckboards along the way. The protected area is about 390 hectares and consists of different…
Vihiluoto coastal trail next to the Gulf of Bothnia departs behind Finlandia Airport Hotel Oulu. Vihiluoto provides a variety of outdoor activities such as birdwatching to check out the local bird life in the area.…
Are you wondering how to make a BIY birdhouse from a log? Early spring is the best time to make birdhouses, and this time we made a DIY birdhouse from a log. We have many…