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We celebrate World Water Day

On the eve of World Water Day, the team of the Rila Monastery Nature Park held two fascinating educational events for young nature lovers from kindergartens in the region. At the Alen Mak Kindergarten in Kocherinovo, experts from the park held fun games with the children from the "Sun" group, led by Diana Nesheva, the "Winnie the Pooh" group, led by Ekaterina Pandurska, and the affiliate group "Bonbon" from the village of Barakovo, led by Vladislava Ugrinova. The children...

Repair Works on the Park Infrastructure Begin in Rila Monastery Nature Park

Rila Monastery Nature Park has launched important renovation and refresh works to the park infrastructure. The work includes the renovation of information signs, trails and other elements that will provide better service to visitors and enhance their experience in the park. Among the first activities is the renovation of the information signs that provide information about the nature park. We expect these renovations to improve visitor awareness and enrich their stay in...

The collection of medicinal plants from their natural habitats will be banned throughout the country in 2025.

By order of the Minister of Environment and Water, a special regime for the protection and use of medicinal plants has been established for 2025. This regime applies to species whose populations are low and face a real threat to their natural distribution. The allowable quantities for the collection of 11 medicinal plant species (such as primrose and others) from their natural habitats outside the three national parks will be determined based on applications submitted...

New Information Board at Rila Monastery Nature Park Installed in the Center of Kocherinovo

Rila Monastery Nature Park continues to promote the beauty and importance of nature in the region. Today, a new information board was installed in the center of Kocherinovo, providing local residents and passing visitors with valuable information about the park and the most popular hiking routes. The board has been created with the goal of increasing awareness and education, serving as a useful resource for tourists who wish to learn more about the natural landmarks and...