BIOSPHERE SCIENCE DAY IN SAAREMAA
Sat, Aug 23
|Saare County, Estonia
TalTech Kuressaare College and the West Estonian Archipelago Biosphere Reserve invite all nature enthusiasts to BIOSPHERE SCIENCE DAY to explore the biodiversity of our islands together with scientists and experts. There will be exciting workshops, excursions, and hands-on activities
Time and Location
Aug 23, 2025, 10:45 AM – 11:00 PM
Saare County, Estonia
Description
🕘 SCHEDULE AND WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
🕥 10:45 – Gathering and introduction
Liina Tabri presents the day’s aims and activity locations.
🪴 11:00–13:00 – The secret world of plants and insects
Krista Takkis and Jelle Devalez
Together we’ll explore fascinating plants and get to know the secret lives of insects in Kuressaare Castle Park. We’ll learn how plants and insects support each other and how everyone can do something for nature. Great for adults and children alike!
🐌 13:00–15:00 – The diverse world of land snails
Tiina Talvi
We’ll dive into the world of snails—observing, identifying, and learning about their role in nature. Find out what they eat and why they matter for biodiversity.
🤖 15:00–16:00 – Marine monitoring with a robot: discover the underwater world
Ruttar Teär
An introduction to underwater robots and technologies used to study the seafloor and marine life. See in real time what the robot discovers underwater and what samples it can collect.
🪱 16:00–18:00 – Aquatic life workshop
Mart Mölder
Participants will get identification keys, small jars, and bottom samplers. Animals will be caught, identified, and observed through a stereomicroscope. All animals will be released.
🦦 18:00–20:00 – The European mink: a small animal with a big story
Martin Silts
Discover the life of one of Estonia’s rarest mammals and its role in nature. We’ll talk about its decline, conservation measures, and how people can help.
🌙 21:30–23:00 – Night bat walk
Oliver Kalda and Jelle Devalez
We’ll listen to bat calls with a detector, watch their movements and feeding over the water, and explore which insects they’re associated with.
Biosphere Science Day is supported by the Estonian Research Council’s science popularisation competition.
📞 More information:👤 Liina Tabri – +372 5330 0787📧 liina.tabri@taltech.ee🔗 https://taltech.ee/kuressaare-kolledz
🎯 Come explore, learn, and understand nature better—on your own or with the family!#BiosphereDay #Biodiversity #Kuressaare #ScienceDay #CitizenScience #NatureEducation