22 • 02 • 2018
Reaching up to the Sun
In spite of the chilling cold, spring is already approaching, brooks and rivers are waking up, here and there green buds are to be spotted, and the new Mother Nature (Mammadaba) magazine "Up to the Sun" is now available to its readers.
Those who prefer active recreation, will appreciate Ragakāpa Nature Trail, suitable for both adults and children. Although it is still a bit early for the first swim, the freshness of the sea can also be enjoyed in this recreation area surrounded by pine trees; some of the pine trees here are even 260 years old!
We also recommend visiting one of the innumerable springs of Latvia. As ancient folk songs say, if a girl washes her face in a spring, she will become beautiful and irresistible. If you want to try the natural healing power, visit the sulphur spring of Ellīte. Among other things, it is distinguished by its lightly mineralised sulphur water, which is rarely to be found elsewhere, and the locals have been using it for healing purposes already for centuries.
The spring breezes can also be felt in Latvia's State Forests Nature Park in Tērvete, which has become a beloved place for recreation for thousands of tourists. To make a surprise for the youngest visitors of the Park, major reconstruction works are taking place in the Dwarfs' Town "Cones". In turn, Carpenter and Weaver Quarter, as well as the Eater's House have already opened their doors to visitors.
As warmer weather is approaching, it is worth visiting Gauja River Raftsmen Festival, which takes place annually in Strenči, the international city of raftsmen. Strenči earned this title already in 2011, and now the profession of Gauja Raftsman is also included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Draw inspiration for the good works in the amazing story of Uģis Bergmanis, LVM Senior Environmental Expert. Already for decades, Uģis has been known for his passion for studying lesser spotted eagles. In 2014, he made his long-cherished dream of making a wild bird rehabilitation station come true. There, he has already accommodated northern goshawks and owls, as well as white-tailed eagles and lesser spotted eagles.
However, if you are keen on gardening, you will find the Top 3 of ornamental plants of Benita Rudzīte, LVM Kalsnava Arboretum Dendrologist in the magazine. One of them is the common oak (Quercus robur) - the tree of this year. An oak tree in a garden or in a provides a shadow and a leeward, giving a feeling of space, as well as providing a shelter from the heat in hotter summer evenings.
Take a walk along the trail by the sea, watch the first birds arrive, do some gardening in the backyard or head for an unforgettable adventure – decide, plan and enjoy!
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