Posts by Eelin Hoffström-Cagiran
Walking tour of Halinen and Virnamäki – In Finnish!
Join a unique 1.5-hour walking tour in the Halistenkoski and Virnamäki area of Turku! This approximately 2.5 km route follows the Aura River and reveals stories from Turku’s early days. On the tour, you will experience the idyllic village of Halinen, the powerful nature of the rapids, and the fascinating history of the Virnamäki ancient…
Read MoreKeltalammikki VEX – Call for Proposals
Aura River Foundation is launching the procurement for the Keltalammikki VEX project, which aims to develop a surface-covering method to control yellow fringed waterlily (keltalammikki) in the Aura River. The project will be implemented during 2026–2027, focusing on producing a method plan and conducting practical testing in flowing waters. The final output will be an open-method manual, making the control method easy…
Read MoreThe Keltalammikki-VEX Project Seeks Solution to Control the Spread of Yellow Fringed Lily in the Aura River Using Floating Covers
The Aura River Foundation is launching a two-year project to develop a surface covering method for controlling yellow fringed lily in the Aura River. The project aims to address the growing need to curb the spread of this harmful invasive species. Yellow fringed lily reduces the recreational use of the river and displaces the area’s…
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