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Want to know what mushrooms you've picked? Mushroom Identification and Exhibition at the Nature Center

Mondays 5:00–6:30 p.m.: August 24 and 31, September 7, 14, 21, and 28, and October 5

Bring your mushrooms to the Nature Center, and we’ll try to help you identify them! We’ll also put together an exhibition of the mushrooms we found over the weekend. Here, you can see which mushrooms are in season right now.

The event is free; no advance registration is required.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Magnus Källberg, email: magnus@svampklubben.org, phone: 070-937 13 62

Organizer: Linköping Mushroom Club in collaboration with the City of Linköping.**

Open House at Fröberget

Sunday, August 30, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

You’re welcome to visit the Fröberget cottage in the Tinnerö Oak Landscape!

We’ll tell you about the cottage’s history, how the Linköping Ekopark Association uses and maintains Fröberget, the association’s efforts to monitor and preserve the natural and cultural-historical values of the Tinnerö Ekopark’s natural and cultural-historical values, as well as the association’s efforts to showcase interesting and valuable parts of the area. Coffee and pastries will be served!

The event is free; no advance registration is required.

If you have questions about the event, please contact the Linköping Ekopark Association: linkopingsekopark@gmail.com

Organizer: The Linköping Ekopark Association and Studiefrämjandet in collaboration with the City of Linköping .

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Mushroom Hike in the Oak Forest

Thursday, September 3, 5:30–8:00 p.m.

In Tinnerö, there are various types of forest as well as wetter areas. We’ll forage for both edible mushrooms and other types, and wrap up with a review of what we’ve found. Bring a mushroom basket or paper bag to collect them in.

Meet at the Red Bridge—the parking lot at the turnoff to Rödberget.

The activity costs 20 SEK (free for members of the Linköping Mushroom Club). No advance registration required.

If you have any questions about the activity, contact Johan Vestergren, email: johan@svampklubben.org, phone: 013-12 88 62, or Ulf Samuelsson, email: ulf@svampklubben.org, phone: 070-561 05 22

Organizer: Linköping Mushroom Club in collaboration with the City of Linköping.

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Like to hike

Saturday, September 12, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just looking to get out into the fresh air, this is the perfect opportunity to gather your friends, try a pilgrimage hike, and hike along the Östgötaleden trail.

Before the hike begins, you’re warmly welcome to the meeting place at Vreta Kloster Church from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to pick up maps and get tips for your hiking excursion. At the church, you’ll also find the Linköping Mushroom Club, which will have a mushroom exhibit, answer questions, and share their extensive knowledge of mushrooms.

The event is organized in conjunction with Hiking Day, and you can choose your own pace and route. Take the opportunity to explore the hiking trail that runs between Berg and Borensberg, where you’ll hike along the Göta Canal on a section that’s both part of the Östgötaled and a pilgrimage route.

For those who prefer to walk in a group and have a guide along the way, three different group hikes are offered: a full-day hike with a pilgrim guide, a hike in the forest near Flemma with STF Linköping, or Nature Hike in the Motala Ström Ravine Nature Reserve together with municipal ecologist Håkan Lundberg.

Organizer: Visit Linköping.

More information about the event is available at: visitlinkoping.se/evenemang/like-to-hike

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Hike in the Forest Near Flemma on Hiking Day

Saturday, September 12, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Our hike takes place in the woods near Flemma, Stjärnorp. We’ll walk at a moderate pace on trails and small paths, covering about 6 km in approximately 2–2.5 hours. The terrain is slightly hilly in some places, but still easy to walk. At the top of the ancient fortress Snaveborg, we’ll enjoy the packed lunches we’ve brought, and we’ll also walk along the shore of Lake Roxen. As always, hiking boots are a good idea!

We’ll meet at the Vreta Kloster church parking lot to carpool to the starting point.

Register at stf.linkoping@la.stfturist.se by September 10 at the latest. The activity is free.

If you have any questions about the activity, contact Barbro Östlund at 073-421 60 13

Organizer: STF Linköping in collaboration with the City of Linköping

Nature Walk in the Motala Ström Ravine Nature Reserve

Saturday, September 12, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Join municipal ecologist Håkan Lundberg and discover the unique and lush environment of the Motala Ström Ravine Nature Reserve.

The hike will last about 2 hours, including a break where you can bring your own snacks; the hike is approximately 3 km long.

Meet at the main entrance to the Motala Ström Ravine Nature Reserve at

the extension of Jakobslundsvägen near O G Svenssons väg.

The activity is free; no advance registration is required.

If you have any questions about the activity, please contact Håkan Lundberg, email: hakan.lundberg@linkoping.se

Organizers: Linköping Municipality and Visit Linköping

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Come along to Hawaii

Sunday, September 13, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

We’ll visit the ruins of the Brotorp soldier’s cottage, which boasts an unusual and rich variety of flora, and then hike on to Hawaii! In Hawaii, there’s a wild stream ravine featuring, among other things, plenty of ostrich ferns. Janne Moberg will be our guide.

Bring a packed lunch and sturdy shoes.

Meet at the Rosenkällasjön dam, Tinnerö Eklandskap.

Cost: free for members of the Linköping Ekopark Association, 20 SEK for non-members. No advance registration required.

If you have any questions about the activity, contact Janne Moberg by email: linkopingsekopark@gmail.com

Organizer: The Linköping Ekopark Association and Studiefrämjandet in collaboration with the City of Linköping .

Mushroom Excursion to Lilla Aska

Wednesday, September 16, 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Join the Linköping Mushroom Club on a mushroom-hunting trip to Lilla Aska. East of the cemetery are good wooded areas with both deciduous and coniferous forests, and mushrooms may be found here even though the fall has been dry. Bring a basket or paper bag to collect them in!

The activity costs 20 SEK (free for members of the Linköping Mushroom Club). No advance registration required.

If you have any questions about the activity, please contact

Ulla Hodges, email: ulla@svampklubben.org, phone: 073-157 21 83

or Ulf Samuelsson, email: ulf@svampklubben.org, phone: 070-561 05 22

Organizer: Linköping Mushroom Club in collaboration with the City of Linköping.

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The Fascinating Ruins of Vattenåkarbacken

Saturday, September 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Join us for a guided tour of Vattenåkarbacken in the Tinnerö Ecological Landscape. What traces can we see from ancient times, and what can settlements and graves tell us about life on Tinnerö long ago? We’ll also have the opportunity to see how parts of this history are preserved by modern-day grave caretakers in the area.

Bring a packed lunch and sturdy shoes.

Meet at the Humpen parking lot (former military supply depot)

Cost: free for members of the Linköping Ecopark Association, 20 SEK for non-members. No advance registration required.

If you have questions about the event, contact Peter Sundqvist, email: linkopingsekopark@gmail.com

Organizers: The Linköping Ekopark Association and Studiefrämjandet in collaboration with the City of Linköping .

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On a Country Road in Autumn

Saturday, October 3, 9:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

Starting at the beautiful Lidhult farm, we’ll take an approximately 12-km autumn hike around Lake Ringsjön. We’ll start on a section of the Östgötaleden trail, which includes country roads and forest trails, and continue along the country road through the old, rolling agricultural landscape with sweeping views. Along the way, we’ll pass farms and houses that have stood for generations—some still inhabited, others not. Eventually, we’ll reach the cultural reserve Smedstorp’s double farmstead. It’s managed by the Östergötland Museum but is still inhabited. Here we’ll stop for a snack and hear a bit more about this remarkable farmstead from the 1700s. After that, it’s not far back to Lidhult. The hike is of moderate difficulty, covering forest trails, village roads, a couple of steeper uphill sections, and a short stretch through unmarked forest. Bring a packed lunch for 2–3 breaks. As always: dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Meet at the Vidingsjö Fitness Center at 9:45 a.m. for a carpool to the starting point.

Register at stf.linkoping@la.stfturist.se no later than September 30. The activity costs 70 SEK (40 SEK for STF members).

If you have any questions about the activity, contact Lena Olsson at 070-377 67 49

Organizer: STF Linköping in collaboration with the City of Linköping.

Tinnerö by Night

Saturday, October 3, October, 6:15–8:00 p.m.

Experience Tinnerö after dark and discover the animals, sounds, and lights of the night. Mikael Scheibel Sahlin will lead the guided tour, which takes place both by lantern light and in the dark.

Meet at the Fröberget parking lot, Tinnerö Eklandskap

Cost: free for members of the Linköping Ekopark Association, 20 SEK for non-members.

You must register in advance for this guided tour, as space is limited. For questions and registration, contact Mikael Scheibel Sahlin, mikael@tusentankar.se

Organizers: the Linköping Ekopark Association and Studiefrämjandet in collaboration with the City of Linköping .

Mushrooms of the Sand Pine Forest

Sunday, October 4, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

We’ll meet at Lilla Aska Cemetery and learn about the mushrooms of the sandy pine forest. Around the cemetery, there is a pine forest growing on both calcareous and slightly less calcareous sand. In such environments, you can usually find several interesting species of spiny mushrooms and russulas around the turn of September and October.

Meet at the parking lot at Lilla Aska Cemetery, the first entrance when

you are coming from Stora Aska.

The event is free; no advance registration is required.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mikael Hagström, email: mikael@svampklubben.org, phone: 076-845 82 06

Organizers: Linköping Mushroom Club and the Östergötland Natural History Society in collaboration with the City of Linköping.

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Fall Hike at Stafsäter

Sunday, October 25, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

We’ll be hiking in an area around Stafsäter, south of Linköping, that’s new to us at STF Linköping. Here, we’ll visit “unknown” places such as Damin, Persbo, Holvarebo, and others. The old farming community has undergone major changes, but the landscape still holds great natural value. We’ll walk on small gravel roads, trails, through pastures, and partly over rough terrain—about 14 km.

Clothing appropriate for the weather; boots are recommended, along with a packed lunch for 2–3 breaks.

Meeting 9:00 a.m. at the Vidingsjö Fitness Center for carpooling, or 9:30 a.m. at the parking lot of the Stafsätter Nature Reserve.

Please register in advance at stf.linkoping@la.stfturist.se no later than October 21. The activity costs 70 SEK (40 SEK for STF members).

If you have any questions about the activity, please contact Gunnar Bejbro at 070-173 08 20.

Organizer: STF Linköping in collaboration with the City of Linköping.

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Lecture: Östergötland’s globally unique oak landscapes and their inhabitants

Sunday, November 22, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Torbjörn Blixt has spent the last few years continuously exploring new areas of the oak landscape with the aim of documenting its unique fauna. Join us on a journey through hollow trees, natural pastures, hardwood forests, and more in search of the small creatures that make the oak landscape so unique!

Location: Linköping Nature Center, Lasarettsgatan 1.

The event is free; no registration is required.

If you have questions about the event, contact Torbjörn Blixt by email: blixtnatur@gmail.com,

phone: 073-082 59 24

Organizer: The Entomological Society of Östergötland in collaboration with the City of Linköping.

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Kingfisher – a sapphire in the winter darkness

Saturday, December 12, 9:00–11:00 a.m.

The kingfisher is a bird many dream of seeing. Several kingfishers overwinter each year on the Stångån River near Nykvarn. On this guided tour, we’ll walk along the river and try to spot the Stångån’s sapphire. The area is also a good spot for other wintering birds such as the little grebe, the dipper, and the white-throated dipper.

Meet at Snöbryggan, Stångån.

The activity is free; no advance registration is required.

If questions about the event, please contact Olof Hjelm, email: olof.hjelm@gmail.com, phone: 070-6706418

Organizer: Linköping Bird Club in collaboration with the City of Linköping.

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