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Out in the Nature Quiz – The definitive ice quiz

January 5th, 2023Tarja0 Comments
Fast ice

Everyone knows what ice is like, right? Ice is one of the three states of water along with liquid and vapour. Easy. Ice forms when temperatures dip below freezing, and it's a normal occurrence at…

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FILED UNDER: Nature, Nature connectedness, Wilderness skills, Winter activitiesTAGGED WITH: Child-friendly, Ice-fishing, Ice-skating, Quiz, Winter swimming

How to identify different milkcaps in Finland

October 24th, 2022Jenni0 Comments
How to identify different milkcaps in Finland

Do you know how to identify milkcaps? Milkcaps are easily identified by droplets of milky liquid they exude when they are cut. Foraging season for the milkcaps in Finland falls between July and October. You…

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FILED UNDER: Autumn, Berry and mushroom picking, Food and restaurants, Wilderness skills

How to tell chanterelle and false chanterelle apart

September 26th, 2022Jenni0 Comments
How to tell chanterelle and false chanterelle apart

Do you know how to tell chanterelle and false chanterelle apart? It is quite easy if you compare them side by side, but it's important to identify them also when you are foraging mushrooms and…

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FILED UNDER: Autumn, Berry and mushroom picking, Wilderness skills

Overlooked crowberry is actually spectacular superfood from Lapland

September 6th, 2022Jenni0 Comments
Overlooked crowberry is actually spectacular superfood from Lapland

Crowberry, Empetrum nigrum, has been overlooked in many countries and sometimes even believed to be unedible. In Finnish the crowberry can be called variksenmarja, harakanmarja, sianmustikka, or kaarnikka. In south of the country, I grew…

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FILED UNDER: Autumn, Berry and mushroom picking, Food and restaurants, Lapland, Wilderness skillsTAGGED WITH: Berries

DIY butterfly feeder and other ways to attract butterflies

August 29th, 2022Jenni0 Comments
DIY butterfly feeder

DIY butterfly feeder has been my biggest joy this summer as I have been testing ways to attract butterflies into my garden. In Finnish, this kind of butterfly feeder is called perhosbaari, a butterfly bar,…

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FILED UNDER: Nature, Summer, Wilderness skillsTAGGED WITH: Butterflies

A local’s guide to hiking in Finland

August 10th, 2022Jenni0 Comments
A local's guide to hiking in Finland

Are you planning to do some hiking in Finland? Finland is known for forests and lakes, and the country provides amazing nature destinations to visit all year round. Finland is one of the safest countries…

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FILED UNDER: Hiking and trailrunning, Wilderness skills

How to identify edible boletes in Finland

July 28th, 2022Jenni0 Comments
How to identify edible boletes in Finland

Here are some tips on how to identify edible boletes when you are foraging mushrooms in Finland. There are 70-80 different boletes growing in Finland, plus hundreds of other types of mushrooms, so in this…

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FILED UNDER: Autumn, Berry and mushroom picking, Food and restaurants, Summer, Wilderness skills

Out in the Nature Quiz – Animal tracks in the snow

February 8th, 2022Jenni0 Comments
Animal tracks in the snow

How good are you at identifying animal tracks in the snow? Snow coverage in winter reveals us the amount and versatility of wildlife we don't usually get to see. How often do you see a…

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FILED UNDER: Wilderness skills, WinterTAGGED WITH: Quiz

Out in the Nature Quiz – What kind of nature traveler are you?

December 21st, 2021Jenni0 Comments
Out in the Nature Quiz - What kind of nature traveler are you

What kind of nature traveler are you? Do you enjoy short walks out in the nature or would you rather challenge yourself by trekking? Are you equipped with the latest gear and pro-level digital camera…

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FILED UNDER: Wilderness skillsTAGGED WITH: Quiz

Foraging wild herbs in Finland

June 3rd, 2021Jenni0 Comments
Wild herbs in Finland

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…

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FILED UNDER: Berry and mushroom picking, Food and restaurants, Nature, Summer, Wilderness skillsTAGGED WITH: Wild herbs

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Some say that #November is the greyest month in #F Some say that #November is the greyest month in #Finland. Sky is grey, air is grey, ground is grey, forest is grey. How to survive November in Finland? By heading out in the nature and embracing its greyness!
Tapolanjärvi lake in Liesjärvi National Park can Tapolanjärvi lake in Liesjärvi National Park can be found along Hyypiö trail. What is your favourite location at Liesjärvi National Park? 👉 Read more about the Hyypiö trail at our site, link in bio! 

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Out in the Nature Quiz – Animal tracks in the snow

Animal tracks in the snow

How good are you at identifying animal tracks in the snow? Snow coverage in winter reveals us the amount and versatility of wildlife we don't usually get to see. How…

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At the footsteps of Viking king on thrilling Vaarniemi nature trail

Vaarniemi nature trail in Kaarina

Vaarniemi nature trail at the border of Turku and Kaarina in Finland is a beautiful hiking destination all year round. The area belongs to Natura 2000 nature protection network. Rocky…

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Ice swimming in Turku, Finland

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Many people think that ice swimming is the best way to relax in winter. In addition of it’s relaxing and calming effect, it also has known benefits for health. Among…

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