Naturens dag i Växjö 2023

Sunday, September 3, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

With the support of several associations and outdoor organizations, the City of Växjö aims, for the seventh year in a row, to showcase the wide variety of experiences and activities that outdoor life has to offer. Nature Day offers something for everyone in Växjö, with some activities being easily accessible and many being child-friendly. The program will be a “try-it-out” day led by knowledgeable instructors in a variety of outdoor activities. Staff from Växjö Municipality and the County Administrative Board will be on site all day to answer questions about outdoor recreation and nature conservation. Feel free to bike or take the bus to the meeting point at Araby Bathing Area 3, just south of Ryttartorpet.

A free bus ride to Nature Day is available from Araby Park Arena. Departure at 11:00 a.m. and return at 2:15 p.m. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult on this bus. Come join us for an inspiring full day outdoors! Beautiful weekend weather is expected.

Meeting Point: Araby Bathing Area 3, just south of Ryttartorpet in the Hovshaga Nature Reserve.

Practical Information: Wear clothing and shoes appropriate for your chosen outdoor activity. No pre-registration required; no cost. A complete schedule is available on Upplev Växjö and here on Naturkartan.

Accessibility: Fairly good accessibility on gravel roads and a mowed grassy area at the meeting place. An accessible restroom is located near Ryttartorpet. There are a variety of great outdoor facilities at the swimming area and in the Hovshaga Nature Reserve. City bus line 1 goes to the nearest stop on Fritidsvägen in Hovshaga.

Organizer: Växjö Municipality in collaboration with several partners: Värends Scout Troop, the Swedish Tourist Association (STF) Värend, Friluftsfrämjandet Växjö, the Kronoberg County Administrative Board, Korpen Växjö, the Sensus Study Association, StoryMax, Växjö Canoe Club, Cykelcirkus—a unique performance, Växjö Riding Club, Wexiö Disc Golf, the Dari Association, Unga Örnar/Ryttartorpet, and Växjö Library. Ingelstad Sportfishing Club and Lammhult Disc Golf are also participating on their home turf.

Contact: Peter Lönn, 0470-415 91, peter.lonn@vaxjo.se

Schedule

9:00–11:00 a.m.

Quiz Walk – Korpen’s regular quiz walk kicks off the fall season, and they’ll be on-site in the area. Instruction on Nordic walking. Organized by: Korpen Växjö Motionsidrottsförening

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Horseback Riding Tryouts – Take a walk on a lead with one of the riding club’s horses. All horses are accompanied by an experienced handler for support. Stick Horse Jumping – Jump a course with one of our stick horses or bring your own. Organized by: Växjö Riding Club

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Outdoor Activities for Everyone – Outdoor food and various activities for children. Organized by: Friluftsfrämjandet Växjö

The Library Comes to Visit! Storytime, crafts, singing, nursery rhymes, and book recommendations. Organized by: Växjö Library

10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Nature Information – Learn in various ways about the county’s nature reserves, invasive species, pollinators, and trees worthy of protection, as well as the right of public access in different languages. Build a bee hotel, dip for aquatic life, and try nature bingo. Organized by: Kronoberg County Administrative Board**

Information about STF’s Activities – Scavenger hunts for both children and adults. Organized by: Swedish Tourist Association (STF), STF Värend

Scouting – Try canoeing and scouting activities on land. Organized by: Värend Scout Troop.

Arts and Crafts – Paint and create together. Organized by the Sensus Adult Education Association

Baking – Bake bread outdoors in nature. Organized by the Dariföreningen through Sensus

10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Canoeing - Opportunity to try SUP (Stand Up Paddle) and canoeing. Organized by: Växjö Kanot Club

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Try adventure orienteering here using a QR code and your own cell phone. Buy adventure orienteering maps for Notteryd and Åsnen National Park. Organized by: StoryMax

Disc Golf - Try throwing a Frisbee into the baskets. Organized by: Wexiö DiscGolf

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Ryttartorpet—Here you can buy coffee, drinks, ice cream, and more. Canoes are available for rent. Organized by: Unga Örnar/Ryttartorpet

11:30 a.m.

Guided Tour—How is a nature reserve managed? A short walk through pastures and various natural habitats accompanied by a knowledgeable conservationist. Organized by: Växjö Municipality

12:00 PM

Bike Circus!—Big dreams, homemade musical instruments, aerial acrobatics, and magic tricks. NOTE! The performance starts at 12:00 p.m. at Ryttartorpet. Featuring the circus troupe Circus By Me

Nature Day is also being held at two other locations

Lammhult 5:00–6:00 p.m.* Disc golf* - We’ll play disc golf together on the scenic 18-hole course in Lammhult. Discs (Frisbees) are available to borrow, and experienced instructors will offer technique tips.

For youth ages 10 and up or children accompanied by a parent. Organized by Lammhults Discgolf.

Meet at the first tee on the disc golf course, just south of Lammhultsbadet.

Ingelstad 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Fishing Trial—We’ll demonstrate, and you can try your hand at traditional angling, spin fishing, and bottom fishing. You can borrow a rod from us, and we’ll have bait on hand. If you have your own rod, feel free to bring it.

Meet at Näckrosen in Ingelstad. Organized by: Ingelstad Sportfishing Club