Come up with a name for a baby cub, send a postcard from the most remote part of the country and learn how to "read" photos and videos from camera traps for animals. All this can be done by visitors of the pavilion of the Ministry of Natural Resources "Prirodograd" at the international exhibition-forum "Russia" from January 11 to 28.

During two weeks, the guests of the Nature City will be told about the natural and historical sights of the country, rare species of animals, the work of employees of nature reserves and national parks. Visitors will be able to watch a film and listen to lectures about specially protected natural areas, as well as take part in thematic workshops and folk games.

On the Day of Nature Reserves and National Parks, Irina Makanova, Director of the Department of State Policy and Regulation in the Field of Protected Areas Development, spoke about the achievements of the protected area system.

In addition, a competition has begun to choose a name for a baby bison, which will soon be born in the Central Bison Nursery of the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve. On Bison Day, January 21, experts will determine the winner, and accordingly the name for one of the 13 priority wildlife sites included in the federal project "Conservation of biodiversity and development of Ecotourism" of the national project "Ecology".

You will be able to find out about the work of other protected areas on other days. Each of them contains a unique entertainment and educational program. In particular, tomorrow, January 12, the guests will find out what the "Baikal Reserve Necklace" consists of, make a memorable snow leopard magnet and tell fortunes on sheep's ankles. Admission is free for all visitors of the Prirodograd.

Source: Press Service of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia

Опубликовано: 11 January 2024