Explore the nature of Finland
Welcome to our latest Finnish nature quiz, where you can uncover your unique Finnish spirit animal! Finland is a land of enchanting wilderness, home to many extraordinary creatures that reflect the spirit of this northern…
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…
Are you familiar with Finnish national symbols? You probably know Finnish flag, and you may have seen lion featured in Finnish coat of Arms. But how well do you actually know the country of Finland…
Eco-friendly nature travel is quite embedded in the Finnish DNA. Most Finns want, like our ancestors, the immeasurable value of clean nature to be enjoyed by the generations to come. But what does it mean…
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,…
It's time for another fun Out in the Nature Quiz, this time about Finnish butterflies. Do you know what is Finland's national butterfly? Or are you good at identifying butterflies in general? Our latest quiz…
There are several spring butterflies that you can spot as early as in March or in April in Finland. Some butterfly species hibernate over winter and as days get warmer, they wake up. Or tehcnically,…
The protected Haukkavuori area is a unique nature destination because it has been left almost entirely undisturbed. There you can see how energy in all its forms flows through the forest ecosystem. It means that…
Laajalahti Bay is one of the best areas for bird-watching in the capital area. Several nature paths surround the bay, and at their centre is a specialised nature house, Villa Elfvik. This nature reserve is…
Think Finnish nature and what pops to mind? The Finnish nature is probably the most known for snow, reindeers and Northern Lights. But it is so much more than that. Here are 8 features that…