Drought, water scarcity, and extreme weather fluctuations are becoming increasingly urgent challenges across Europe. In response, the Bioclimatic Park Drienová, within the framework of the WATERGRID project, is emerging as a model of good practice. Lessons learned from this Slovak site will be shared across Europe, supporting the implementation of water retention measures.The project’s goal…
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A life story of Anton Srholec
It would be his 95th birthday in June 2024. We would like to share his story written by Mária Dominika Vanková. “The Man Who Turned Marginalization into a Mission”. Since 2014, a hermitage dedicated to the memory of Anton Srholec has stood in the Bioclimatic Park Photo by Matúš Stehlík – hermitage of Anton Srholec…
Results available for everyone
The CLIMA BEST project was ceremoniously concluded on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, with a closing conference held at the headquarters of the Slovak Environmental Agency. During the event, we presented the results and outputs of the project to the professional public and invited guests. The aim of the CLIMA BEST project was to inform, inspire,…
How to Stop Land Desertification
In April, friends of water gathered at the Bioclimatic Park for informal discussions, seeking answers and solutions for sustainable water and soil management. The meetings were attended by the authors of the New Water Paradigm, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Slovakia, with State Secretary Martin Kováč, and representatives from various…
Water memorandum and workshops
23/09/2022 was an opportunity for Bioclimate park to prove that the cooperation of public, private and non-profit sector is the key to environmental challenges today. But it is important to address and engage the public and individuals as well. Water for Rajec valley A MEMORANDUM ON COOPERATION IN THE PILOT SOLUTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF…
Every drop counts
Incredible news from the USA. The article “How a restoration initiative in Slovakia brought back water, revived soils” presenting Bioclimatic park activities was published on UN website focused on ecosystem restoration http://www.decadeonrestoration.org “Thanks so much for submitting your story to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. We have reviewed your submission and agree that it is indeed…
ECO Programs for schools
ECO Educational Program for school kids is called EXPLORE Bioclimatic Park. 382 school kids from Zilina region visited Bioclimatic Park during 2018. In 2019 the ECO Programs were kicked off in May and will continue in June, every Tuesday and Wednesday. “Learning by doing ” is our way how to educate kids in nature. They…
Summer camp 2018
Summer camp was held in July this year (16.7.- 20.7.2018). The participants spent 5 summer days in nature in Bioclimatic Park Drienová. Altough the wheater was unpredictable, as the nature always is, the schedule was busy. 31 smart kids joined the camp this year. The kids were working in groups dedicated to farming, beekeeping, fruit…