Finnish Nature Day at Stoa

On Finnish Nature Day, the forest beckons! Join us for a walk to Hallainvuori and a concert by Pekko Käppi. At the concert venue, Scouts serve a cup of forest-style coffee to the first 50 people. 14.00 | A walk with journalist Riikka Kaihovaara. Departure point: Playground Hallainvuori, Myllärintie 6. Sign up for the walk with Riikka Kaihovaara via this link . 14.00 | A walk for children and adults, led by biologist and non-fiction writer Sanja Hakala, to learn about bugs. Departure point: Playground Hallainvuori, Myllärintie 6. Sign up for Sanja Hakala’s bug excursion here. 15.00 | Forest concert by jouhikko bowed lyre artist Pekko Käppi Bring something to sit on. You are welcome to attend the concert even if you do not take part in the guided walks. No registration required. Attendees are guided to the concert venue from Playground Hallainvuori, Myllärintie 6, at 14.45. Pekko Käppi is a versatile musician who specialises in the old Finnish song tradition and plays the Finnish-Karelian jouhikko bowed lyre. Käppi is best known as a pioneer of the revival of the jouhikko, but also as a researcher, teacher, producer and composer. He has composed music for films, theatre, installations and recordings. Käppi’s music combines folk traditions, storytelling and blues influences, delivered with a powerful and captivating stage presence. Riikka Kaihovaara is a Finnish documentary filmmaker, journalist and author. Kaihovaara works for the Finnish Broadcasting Company and has produced numerous documentary series and films on societal matters. Kaihovaara’s essay collections Villi ihminen ja muita luontokappaleita (‘Wild Human and other Creatures’) and Vieras eläin ja muita uusia luontokappaleita (‘Alien Animal and Other New Creatures’) delve into humankind’s relationship with nature and its role as part of nature. Her works are characterised by critical examination of the concepts of nature and naturalness. Sanja Hakala is a biologist, non-fiction writer and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki. She studies the social behaviour of insects, particularly ants, as well as biodiversity at large and people’s attitudes towards it, e.g. in the context of green construction in cities. Hakala has written works such as Pikku Myyn ötökkäkirja (‘Little My’s Bug Book’) and Muumipapan lintukirja (‘Moominpappa’s Bird Book’), and she has carried out science communication in the Ötökkäakatemia network. Bring something to sit on and a snack if you like. Dress for the weather and wear suitable shoes. Further information: Free entry. See you there! Sign up for the walk of your choice. Please note that the routes are not accessible. Subject to weather conditions: In the event of heavy rain or strong wind, the concert will be moved indoors to Stoa. Similarly, the bug walk will then take place inside Stoa as a workshop. Please do not leave any litter in the forest. The event is organised by Stoa: Itäkeskus Library, Cultural Services, Helsinki Finnish Adult Education Centre and Youth Services.