Sammalvalo

Imaginary journey into biodiversity

Walking along a forest path, you start breathing calmly, your heart beats more slowly. You look left, right,ahead looking for shapes and patterns. At the edge of the path, something catches your attention, draws you closer.

You stop, crouch down, look. The species captivates you. You study it closely. Its shapes, the way it grows, itsmovements awaken something in you. You go even closer, maybe touch it. You want to record the species, butwhat is the best way to do that when you don’t want to use your phone in the wild?

Welcome to immerse your senses in biodiversity, where you will begin to see the shapes of nature more finely and record them on paper using your own style and skill. As you start drawing, you focus on the shapes of the species and recording of its traits. The outside world vanishes from your consciousness.

Gradually, the lines and circles form a recognizable plant, moss or even animal. By concentrating and drawing,your imagination is triggered, and you want name the species you are drawing. Suddenly, the name appears on the paper, from which you also invent a suitable two-part scientific-sounding name.

You will get to:

• closely observe nature.
• record nature in your own style.
• notice new characteristics of nature.
• value biodiversity.
• use many of your senses.
• forget pressing matters for a moment.
• increase your wellbeing.

Programme

• Welcome
• Short concentration exercise
• Investigate the nature nearby
• Select a species to draw
• Invent a name and maybe scientific name for the species
• A moment together looking at each drawing

Activity details

• Duration: 45-60 minutes
• Minimum group size: 4-16
• Net price: 300 € + alv, includes 10 persons
• Extra person: 25 €
• Maximum group size: 20
• Sales period: all year round.
• Bad weather alternative: If it is dangerous to move outside, snow covers the vegetation or it rains heavily, the experience can take place inside using photos of different species.
• How should guests prepare for the excursion? Dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a mobile phone with a camera.