NEWS

When knowledge meets nature, partnerships for the future take shape!

Today, Rila Monastery Nature Park and the University of Forestry took an important step towards closer cooperation by signing a partnership agreement. The partnership was also brought to life in the field through a meeting with fourth- and fifth-year students majoring in Ecology and Environmental Protection, who took part in their practical training for the course “Protected Natural Areas”. The programme began at the Nature Park’s Visitor and Information Centre and...

Order for the designation of positions with high corruption risk in the Directorate of Rila Monastery Nature Park

Order for the designation of positions with high corruption risk in the Directorate of Rila Monastery Nature Park. For download HERE

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...