OUTWISE – learning from the best in Europe to develop outdoor education in Estonia!
This summer, the Tartu Nature House team has started the Nordplus Horizontal project OUTWISE – Outdoor Learning for Wellbeing , Inclusion and Sustainability in Education (NPHZ-2026/10079), which aims to develop outdoor learning in a way that supports learners’ well-being, inclusion and a sustainable mindset. In early June, we participated in the international Ulos-Ut-Out 2026 conference in Tampere, Finland , where […]
30. aug 2026
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Estonian-Latvian cooperation in water body research – spring activities of the CoCoRiCo project
The melting of ice on the water has left the participants of the CoCoRiCo project very busy. On February 20, Estonian and Latvian teachers gathered in Valmiera, preparing themselves for the upcoming fieldwork period in various workshops. The aim of the seminar was to collect input for adapting teaching materials to the curricula. To adapt […]
27. mai 2026
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Webinar “Outdoor education and sustainability in action” March 18th
Join our inspiring webinar “Outdoor education and sustainability in action” on March 18th at 16:00–18:00 (EET)! Our webinar is aimed at educators, environmental education specialists and all outdoor education enthusiasts! Are you an educator passionate about innovative teaching methods, outdoor education, and sustainability? Join us for an exciting and interactive webinar showcasing creative ways to […]
26. veebr 2025
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Norwegian Culture Evening 28.01
All fans of the Nordic countries are welcome to the Norwegian Culture Evening at Tartu Nature House on Tuesday, January 28th from 17:30-19:30. The cultural evening will introduce the Norwegian nature and its diversity. Participants get to try out Norwegian tongue twisters and get to know more about the local culture. We will warm up […]
21. jaan 2025
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Webinar: Advancing Circular Economy through Quality Environmental Education
Join us to explore innovative tools and methods that enhance the quality of environmental education through the lens of the circular economy. Provide an overview of strategies and tools for assessing environmental education quality in Estonia and Finland. Share interdisciplinary circular economy study programs available in Estonian, English, and Finnish. Offer key insights, tips for […]
18. nov 2024
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Canvas tote bag stencil workshop 10.10.24
Tartu Nature House is hosting a canvas bag designing workshop on the 10th of October at 18:00-19:30. In the workshop, each participant can design a unique shopping bag made of cotton fabric. For the decoration of the bag, we mostly use stencil technique. A range of nature-themed stencils is already available and you can also […]
9. sept 2024
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Japanese Cultural Evening 17.09
If you are interested in Japanese culture and language then join the Japanese culture evening in Aparaaditehas on the 17th of September at 6pm! We will play traditional games, do origami, learn some simple Japanese phrases and try Japanese food. The culture evening is hosted by students and their sensei from Sophia University, Tokyo. The […]
3. sept 2024
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Mushroom Exhibition 2024
Tartu Nature House hosts its traditional mushroom exhibition where a wide selection of mushrooms from Southern-Estonian forests, meadows, parks and lodges is displayed. If lucky, 100-150 different species can be seen. In the small mushroom laboratory you can also get acquainted with the mycelium, spore leaves and tubes and animals living in fungi. Mushrooms growing […]
2. sept 2024
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Summer exhibitions in Tartu Nature House
Tartu Nature House is a small green oasis in the middle of the city. A beautiful park surrounds the centre, where visitors can familiarise themselves with different educational trails, a beaver dam meant for humans, gardens, a viewing platform and children’s play area. The innovative and sustainably built house works as environmental education centre, hobby […]
8. juuni 2024
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New summer exhibition “Fathers and Sons” is open!
This summer Tartu Nature House hosts the exhibition “Fathers and Sons“ which concentrates on fathers as caregivers in the animal and plant kingdom! The exhibition is divided into several major themes and offers something to visitors of all ages. In addition to the roles of fathers in raising their offspring, the exhibition makes complex topics […]
10. juuni 2024
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