Water Is Not a Given

On January 15, 2026, the Bioclimate Park Drienová welcomed a special visitor from the other side of the world. Joshua from Australia, who works for the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), visited us to learn more about nature-based approaches to water management in the landscape. The Murray–Darling Basin is the largest river system in Australia, covering…

Pilgrimage of Friendship

On May 9 and 10, 2025, we were honored to welcome a very special guest — Catholic Salesian priest Fr. Albeiro Rodas. Originally from Colombia, Fr. Albeiro has spent the past 26 years in Cambodia as a missionary and director of the interreligious Don Bosco missions in Kep. His peace-building, environmental, and poverty-alleviation efforts for…

Visit of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway

We were honored to welcome an Ambassador from a country that values a healthy and clean environment as a national heritage for the third time. Norway has been a lasting source of inspiration for our efforts. As part of her official program in the Žilina region, H.E. Susan Eckey, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway…