Posts by Tammi
Books 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…
Read MoreInformation session on yellow fringed lily and its control in Vanhalinna on 27 April
The Aura River Foundation is organizing an information session on yellow fringed lily and its control on Monday 27 April from 17:00 to 19:00 at Vanhalinna (Vanha Härkätie 111, 21410 Vanhalinna, Lieto). The event will provide up-to-date information on yellow fringed lily in the Aura River area and present the ongoing Keltalammikki VEX project. Participants…
Read MorePartner selected for the Keltalammikki VEX project
The Aura River Foundation has selected Watec Consulting Oy as the project partner for the Keltalammikki VEX project. The procurement process concluded in March 2026 and aimed to identify an expert partner to develop and pilot a surface covering method to control Yellow fringed Lily aka Nymphoides peltata in the Aura River. The two-year project…
Read MoreMyllärintalo cellar and summer exhibitions 2026
The City of Turku organises an annual programme for cultural interim spaces and pop-up art, aiming to bring free art and surprising cultural experiences across the city. The selected participants for 2026 will offer new artistic experiences and working opportunities, ranging from exhibitions and workshops to performances and participatory activities. Cultural interim space operators 2026…
Read MoreBy the Springs – webinar recording now available
The webinar “By the Springs – Myths and Reality”, organized by the National Board of Antiquities last November, sparked wide interest in the cultural heritage of springs. Earlier, it seemed that the webinar recording would not be available. However, the recording has now been found and published on the National Board of Antiquities’ website. The…
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