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Rila Monastery Nature Park Marked Earth Day with a Quiz and Festive Atmosphere

Rila Monastery Nature Park took part in the traditional town celebration dedicated to Earth Day, organized by the Municipality of Rila with the support of the “Hristo Botev” Community Center in the town of Rila. During the event, the park’s team presented an engaging and educational quiz focused on nature and its conservation. Both children and adults participated actively, demonstrating knowledge, quick thinking, and great enthusiasm. The best-performing participants...

Declaration of a fire season and a ban on lighting open fires

The Directorate of the Rila Monastery Nature Park informs all citizens and guests of the park that in connection with Order No. OA-RD-14-60/17.03.2026 of the Regional Governor of Kyustendil Region and on the basis of Art. 137 and Art. 138 of the Forestry Act: IT IS PROHIBITED: Lighting an open fire and carrying out fire work on the entire territory of the Rila Monastery Nature Park, including all specialized areas for one-day recreation. Period of validity of the ban:...

“Forester for a Day” – An Inspiring Visit to Averkiy Popstoyanov Primary School

Experts from Rila Monastery Nature Park visited the students of Averkiy Popstoyanov Primary School, where they conducted an educational event titled “Forester for a Day.” During the initiative, students were introduced to the profession of a forester and learned about the importance of sustainable forest management and nature conservation. Through a series of hands-on activities, the children had the opportunity to step into the role of real foresters and discover how...

FOREST WEEK

Yesterday, the employees of the Directorate of the Rila Monastery Nature Park, together with volunteers from the Rila Tourism Society, Rila, held an eco-action. The most heavily polluted tourist areas in the nature park were cleaned, namely the area of Bricebor, the area of Obedishte, the area around the Cold Fountain, and Kirilova Polyana. Directorate of "Rila Monastery" Nature Park thanks all participants in the eco-action, as well as the Municipality of Rila for...