Posts by Tammi
Control covers for yellow fringed lily are working – next goal is to expand control measures
The first results from the control covers piloted in the Keltalammikki VEX project of the Aura River Foundation are promising. During the summer, covers were installed at sites in Lieto. The covers have prevented light from reaching the yellow fringed lily stands, and nothing has grown underneath them. Yellow fringed lily needs plenty of light…
Read MoreClean-up diving in the Aura River on Turku Day
The Aura River Foundation is taking part in the clean-up dive in the Aura River on Turku Day, Sunday 20 September. Come and meet us next to Turku Cathedral School, talk to us about the Aura River and learn more about our work! You can find the Aura River Foundation at the event during and…
Read MoreLow water flow also affects fish populations in the Aura River
The low water level at Halistenkoski has this summer provided an interesting opportunity to observe the fish in the river. On a sunny day, plenty of small fish can be seen in the shallow water, and large schools of fish can even be spotted at the fish ladder. According to Johanna Piipanoja, a fisheries adviser…
Read MoreThe Aura River podcast takes listeners from the river’s headwaters to the Archipelago Sea
The Aura River Foundation’s new Aura River podcast has now been launched on Spotify. The podcast explores the Aura River and its catchment area through people, current topics and environmental work. Hosted by Olli Järvenkylä, the podcast introduces people connected to the Aura River and discusses themes such as waterways, agriculture, nature, cultural heritage and…
Read MoreBooks about the Aura River available at Myllärintalo
Would you like to explore the nature, history and species of the Aura River from a new perspective? The Aura River Foundation offers several publications about the Aura River and the Aura River Valley. Am Aurajoki This multilingual publication examines the Aura River from an outsider’s perspective. The book explores the river’s landscape, species, history…
Read MoreThursday Volunteer Work invites people to care for local nature once again
An easy way to help local nature and spend time outdoors together. Turku’s Thursday Volunteer Work programme is once again underway this year. The season, which began in April, will continue until September and includes a variety of nature management and environmental volunteer activities across Turku. The aim of Thursday Volunteer Work is to provide…
Read MoreJoin our volunteer paddling patrols in the Aura River this summer
The Aura River Foundation is looking for volunteers to help inspect the covers installed in the Aura River to control yellow fringed lily as part of the Keltalammikki VEX project. Inspections take place once a week throughout the growing season, starting in week 24 (from 8 June onwards). Volunteers will check the general condition of…
Read MoreThe Latvat project expands water protection work into forest areas
The Aura River Foundation has received significant funding for the Latvat project, which develops water protection and climate-resilient forestry practices in the catchment areas of the Aura River and Paimionjoki River. The South Ostrobothnia Vitality Centre granted the project €244,800 from water and marine management and Archipelago Sea Programme funding. In addition, the Finnish Nature…
Read MoreMobile games supporting invasive species control
New methods for controlling invasive species are constantly being developed—approaches that lower the threshold for participation and encourage people to take part in caring for nearby nature. One example is the Crowdsorsa mobile game, launching in Pöytyä during the summer. Through the app, residents can participate in the control of harmful invasive species and receive…
Read MoreAura River calls you to fish – vote for the project in Turku’s participatory budgeting
The voting in Turku’s participatory budgeting is open from 1–31 May 2026. Residents decide which of the proposed projects will be implemented next – and among them is also the Aura River Foundation’s proposal Aura River calls you to fish. Bringing river nature closer to residents Aura River calls you to fish is a year-round fishing-related…
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