Celebrating Forests: Over 100 Free Programs in Honor of Nature’s Heritage
Forests’ Week Celebrated in Hungary to Promote Awareness and Appreciation of Forests
Since 1997, Hungary has been celebrating Forests’ Week annually to highlight the importance of the country’s vast forests, which cover one-fifth of its territory. This year, the event is taking place between September 30 and October 6, offering over 100 free programs for professionals, families, and children to participate in.
According to turizmus.com, the week-long event includes guided tours, forest school programs, sports competitions, concerts, and mountain railway trips designed to engage attendees with Hungarian forests in a rural setting. One of the main highlights of the week is the launch of the “Backpacks in the Forest” program, which aims to introduce young children to forest education through specially designed backpacks filled with educational tools.
Registration for this program opens on September 30, along with the closure of the “Forest Bike Trail of the Year” poll, with results to be announced on October 1. Additionally, the central event for Forests’ Week will take place on October 1 and 2, featuring forest education training for teachers, foresters, and environmental educators at the 25th anniversary of the Ravazd Forest School.
The detailed schedule for the event can be found on the Forests’ Week page, showcasing the diverse opportunities available to explore and appreciate Hungary’s forests. This initiative is essential in raising awareness about the significance of forests to public welfare and national wealth.
In related news, plans are underway to build Europe’s most modern natural history exhibition space in Debrecen, further promoting environmental education and conservation efforts in Hungary.
