Come join the lupine removal effort — the deputy mayor and city council members will be there

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In June, the City of Tampere is offering four opportunities to grab a shovel and really help nature. Volunteers will be removing the harmful invasive species, lupine, in various parts of the city. On Tuesday evening, June 2, Deputy Mayor Ilkka Porttikivi of the Urban Environment Service Area and city council members will join the volunteer effort at Sahavainionpuisto Park in Niemenranta.
A bunch of lupines in the hand of a volunteer at the edge of a meadow.
You can really see the results of your work during the volunteer event.

This summer, volunteer events will be held at Pekanpuisto in Huikas, Sahavainionpuisto in Niemenranta, Epilänharju, and Rukkamäenpuisto in Peltolammi. During the volunteer work, participants will, among other things, create space in the meadow for flowers like wood cranesbill and daisies.  

Deputy Mayor Ilkka Porttikivi of the Urban Environment Service Area and city council members will participate in the volunteer work at Sahavainionpuisto in Niemenranta on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Also participating in the volunteer work and discussing Tampere’s nature will be Kati Skippari, Director of the Environment, and Kaisa Mustajärvi, Development Manager for Biodiversity.

– Volunteer work is a concrete way to act for the benefit of Tampere’s nature. Meadow plants are essential for pollinators and, therefore, for us humans as well. Welcome to join us in doing good work for nature,” says Deputy Mayor Ilkka Porttikivi.

Volunteer work sessions open to everyone at four different locations

These volunteer sessions help native meadow and heathland species thrive, thereby promoting biodiversity. If you’ve noticed expanding lupine stands while out for a jog or walking your dog, these sessions are a great opportunity to get involved.

Volunteer work sessions on three Tuesdays:

  • Tuesday, June 2, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Pekanpuisto in Huikas (Pekanraitti 4)
  • Tuesday, June 2, 5:00–7:00 p.m. Sahavainionpuisto in Niemenranta (end facing Raamikatu)
  • Tuesday, June 9, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Epilänharju (Soraharjunkatu 28–48)
  • Tuesday, June 16, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Peltolammi’s Rukkamäenpuisto (Rukkamäentie 10).

Invite your neighbors to join the volunteer work for the benefit of our shared local nature. The volunteer events are open to all city residents, and you can also participate for just part of the time.

Bring your own shovel, work gloves, and water bottle

If you’d like, bring your own work gloves and shovel. Shovels and other tools will be provided at the work party, along with snacks for volunteers and volunteer insurance. On a warm day, it’s a good idea to bring your own water bottle.

The volunteer work is part of the Tampere Biodiversity (LUMO) program. One of the program’s goals is for Tampere residents to recognize the value of their local natural environment and to want to act in its best interest.

The volunteer work is organized by ProAgria Southern Finland MKM Landscape Services and the City of Tampere.

Further information

Kati Skippari
Environment and Development Director
Phone:
050 521 5198
Hanna Westerlund
Phone:
050 560 5957
Text: Essi Lehtinen
Photos: Hanna Westerlund
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