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Educational Walk Introduces Children from the “Summer in the Library” Initiative to the Diversity of Tree Species

Today, Rila Monastery Nature Park held an educational event with the participants in the “Summer in the Library” initiative, organized by Hristo Botev Community Centre (Chitalishte) – Rila. During the guided walk, the Park Director, Eng. Dimitar Grigorov, introduced the children to the tree species growing in the area surrounding the community centre. They learned about the differences between native, ornamental and invasive tree species, their countries of origin, and...

Children from the Summer Academy in the Town of Rila Visited the Visitor Centre of Rila Monastery Nature Park

Today, the Visitor Centre of Rila Monastery Nature Park welcomed children from the Summer Academy in the town of Rila. During the educational session, the participants learned about the purpose and importance of protected areas, with a special focus on Rila Monastery Nature Park. They became familiar with the park's characteristic plant and animal species, as well as the protected species found within its territory and the importance of conserving them. With great...

Celebration of the 26th Anniversary of Rila Monastery Nature Park

On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the establishment of Rila Monastery Nature Park, a celebratory event was held with the participation of seventh-grade students from Hristo Botev Secondary School in Kocherinovo, accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Taseva. The Director of Rila Monastery Nature Park, Eng. Grigorov, welcomed the students and commended their interest in nature and their active participation in the event. In his address, he emphasized the importance...

Celebration of Enyovden with Representatives of the Tourist Society of Rila

On the occasion of Enyovden (Midsummer Day), experts from the Directorate of Rila Monastery Nature Park organized a meeting with representatives of the Tourist Society of Rila, dedicated to the richness of medicinal plants and the Bulgarian traditions associated with this holiday. During the event, participants learned more about the diversity of medicinal herbs found within the park area, their healing properties, and their use in traditional folk medicine. The meeting...