Posts by Tammi
Stories of Springs – a webinar exploring cultural heritage
Last year Executive Director of the Aura River Foundation attended the National Board of Antiquities’ webinar “By the Springs – Myths and Reality”. The event offered a unique glimpse into how springs have historically connected nature, stories, and everyday life. The webinar highlighted, among other things: Sacred springs and rituals: Offerings of coins, pins, and…
Read MoreThursday Volunteer Work – together in nature, for our shared environment
Thursday Volunteer Work began in summer 2024 on the initiative of volunteers, when funding for Himalayan balsam control was temporarily paused. Those involved wanted to make sure the efforts of previous years would not be lost – and at the same time, a new open volunteer tradition was born. The core idea has been to…
Read MoreOpen Call for Artists: Myllärintalo Summer Exhibitions 2026
Myllärintalo invites artists to apply for the summer exhibitions of 2026. The historic building located in the Halinen Rapids area offers a unique setting for visual art along the Aura River. During the summer, Myllärintalo operates as a café as well as a cultural and nature centre. Exhibitions will be displayed in the café space…
Read MoreAura River water levels unusually low – winter flow very low
Water levels in the Aura River are currently unusually low. At the Hypöistenkoski monitoring station, flow is very slow, and in Turku the low water level is visible, for example, in some river vessels tilting. The low winter flows are mainly caused by cold temperatures, low precipitation, and water being stored in snow and ice.…
Read MoreThank you for your donations – €970 raised to support volunteer work!
Aura River Foundation warmly thanks everyone who contributed to our December fundraising. In total, we collected €970, which helps us continue the important work on invasive species and volunteer activities along the Aura River. Thanks to everyone who participated in the collection! Your donations make gloves, equipment, and safe volunteer days possible, keeping the Aura…
Read MoreMyllärintalo cellar available as a cultural interim space – open for visits on 13 January, 1–2 p.m.
The cellar of Myllärintalo, located in the idyllic surroundings of Halinen rapids in the Aura River valley, is included in the City of Turku’s call for cultural interim spaces. The protected potato cellar dating back to the 19th century offers an exceptional setting for art projects and cultural events. The historic cellar building has remained…
Read MoreShare Your Experience from the Thursday Volunteer Days – Take the Survey
The Aura River Foundation warmly thanks all volunteers who took part in the Thursday volunteer days in 2025. Together, we have made meaningful contributions to preventing the spread of invasive species and supporting the biodiversity of the Aura River. Now, we would like to hear how you experienced this year’s volunteer season. Take the survey…
Read MoreSupport Aura River Foundation’s work against invasive species – how to donate easily
Do you want to support the fight against invasive species in the Aura River Valley and ensure that volunteer work can continue next year? You can easily donate to the collection (RA/2025/1765) via MobilePay or bank transfer. 1. Via MobilePay Open the MobilePay app. Select “Send money”. Enter the recipient: #32919 · Aurajokisäätiö sr. Enter the…
Read MoreFirst water samples taken in Haltuun project – information for targeting water protection
Last week, field work in the Haltuun project got underway when researchers took the first water samples from the Paattistenjoki River, one of the major tributaries of the Aura River. The sampling is part of the so-called Hot Spot mapping, which aims to identify areas where nutrients are leaching into the water at higher than…
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