SEPTEMBER THE WHOLE  Keep up the , cool water is refreshing!  Take part in a moonlight kayaking trip. YEAR ROUND!  Spend a night sleeping outdoors.  Climb a bird tower and watch the autumn migration. JANUARY  Examine tracks in the snow. OCTOBER Who could have left them?  Find a geocache.  Did you know that if you hack a hole  Go on a moonlight hike in Liesjärvi in the ice, the water is warmer than National Park. Remember your head torch! the snow? Would you dare to take  The winter swimming season starts. a plunge? Let the cold water toughen you up.  Try running in deep snow – not easy!  Pick cranberries in Torronsuo National  Go racing on the ice. A kicksled is a Park. Ask your grandparents along. great way of getting around (however, check first that the ice is strong enough).

APRIL JULY  Migratory birds are back. Walk to the  Bring the whole family side of a field and observe birds. on the old Ox Road of Häme.  Build a bark boat and launch it.  Dive in and explore underwater life.  Go frog watching and listen to them Have you visited the Melkuttimet croaking for the spring. Lakes with their clear waters yet?  Grab a map and a compass and test  Row, row, row your boat! your orienteering skills. Or have you  Find the best spot for picking berries FEBRUARY tried a digitrail yet? – yumm-yy!  Put your through their paces! NOVEMBER Hop onto the skis, head for a lean-to MAY  Borrow a nice dog and bring it for a walk shelter and enjoy a campfire.  Why not try trail running now that in the forest.  Challenge your mates on the slope - paths are snow and ice free.  Get excited about the first snowfall. the more people you can pile on the  Skim a stone across water. How many Which new winter activity could you try toboggan, the faster it will go. times can you make it skip? this year?  Go skating on a lake. Long-distance  Plan a picnic with your friends.  Practise your aim with snowballs. A tree skates will get you up to speed! Have fun together! makes a good target.  Have a fun winter fishing competition.  Fly a kite!  Get your friends together and go hiking. Do not forget a packed lunch! MARCH  Go owl watching. Select clothing that does not rustle, prick up your ears AUGUST and head out just before sunset.  Spot different stones. Härksaari  Is there a stable that does riding on quarry in Torronsuo National Park is a lead rein, or would you be brave an interesting place to visit. enough to go pony trekking?  Rent a SUP board. Paddle to a nearby  Watch the snow melt. Can you find island or explore the shores. out where each sound of dripping and  Climb a tree. flowing water comes from?  Bring the family out to the forest to  Rent a – it will take you across look for fungi. Only collect species that the most challenging terrain. you recognise.

JUNE  Bring the family out kayaking, with a guide if you prefer. DECEMBER  Find a good spot for fishing  Walk into the forest, close your eyes, and try your luck! pause and listen to the silence.  Conquer a hilltop and enjoy  Rent a pair of and embark the scenery. on a winter adventure.  Visit Korteniemi Heritage Farm: take  Tumble into the snow, wave your arms off on stilts, have a peek in a smoke and legs. You've made a snow angle! sauna and be charmed by sheep.  Build snow lanterns for mood setters.

#movedbynature #luontolisääliikettä #eerikkiläoutdoor #hämeenjärviylänkö THE MOVED BY NATURE PROJECT 2017–2019 ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN NATURE. THE MAIN FUNDING PROVIDER FOR THE PROJECT IS THE EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND. ILLUSTRATION: JATTA IKÄHEIMONEN / KMG. . WILDLIFE & PARKS METSÄHALLITUS, 6/2019.