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Winter holidays are a great time to get the whole family outdoors and take a break from everyday worries. You don't have to leave the capital to enjoy beautiful landscapes and learn new and interesting things about forest creatures. You can spend your winter holidays in the city's natural areas. Specialists from eco-centers under the jurisdiction of the capital's Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection, have prepared a variety of events. Guests can look forward to creative activities, science lectures, and educational tours.
Create holiday decor and explore New Year's traditions
On December 26, at the Dom Lani eco-center (Zelenograd, 4921st Drive, Building 4, Bldg. 1), guests will learn how to paint Christmas tree decorations made from recycled materials. They will also learn how the spruce became the main attribute of the holiday and will be reminded of the history and traditions of New Year's celebrations in Russia since the 18th century. Visitors will also be able to solve a New Year's crossword puzzle. The holiday program at the eco-center begins at 2:00 PM. To participate, please register by calling 7 499 735-64-83.
The "New Year's Adventure" quest, "Pine Expert" class, and "Winter Eco-Trail" excursion will take place on the same date and time at the Kuskovo Eco-School eco-center (3rd Muzeynaya Street, Building 40, Bldg. 1). Pre-registration is required by phone: 7 495 370-07-50.
To learn about New Year's traditions from different countries, attend a class at the Terletsky Ecocenter (41 Metallurgov Street, Building 1). It will take place on December 27 at 12:00 PM. The meeting will also cover the types of conifers, their characteristics, and their importance to forest dwellers and humans. To register, call 7 495 672-88-65.
A class on proper waste disposal and energy and water conservation will be held at the Kuzminki Ecocenter (10 Kuzminskaya Street, Building 1) on December 28 at 11:00 AM. Those interested in attending should submit a request by calling 7 495 377-35-93.
Additionally, on this day, city residents will have the opportunity to make holiday decorations from natural materials for their homes or New Year's trees. Creative workshops are scheduled for December 27 and 28 at 12:00 PM at the Bitsevsky Les Ecocenter (Novoyasenevsky Tupik, Building 1, Building 2). You can register for a class by emailing epts-bittsles@eco.mos.ru. A similar event will take place on December 28 at 12:00 PM at the Losiny Ostrov: Russian Life Ecocenter (Bumazhnaya Prosek, Building 21, Building 1). Admission is free.
Learn to read animal tracks and unravel the mysteries of the sleeping forest
In early January, ecocenters invite city residents to enjoy exciting outdoor walks. For example, on January 5th at 12:00 PM, the Terletsky Ecocenter will host a class called "Trees of Our Park." Visitors will be introduced to the diversity of Moscow's trees, learn to identify their species, and discover their amazing features, including how they adapt to winter. Following the class, a short tour will be organized dedicated to the park's trees. Pre-registration is required by phone: 7 495 672-88-65.
Muscovites will learn about how plants and animals adapt to winter on January 5th during a walk through the Bitsevsky Forest Natural and Historical Park. The walk will be led by specialists from the Lesnaya Skazka Ecocenter (36th kilometer of the Moscow Ring Road, outer side, Bitsa recreation area). To register, please call 7 495 410-21-49 or email epts_lesnaya-skazka@eco.mos.ru. Participants will meet at 11:00 AM at the ecocenter gates.
On the same day, a tour of the Skhodnya River Valley in Kurkino Landscape Reserve will take place. Specialists from the Nature Museum Ecocenter (2 Rodionovskaya Street) will introduce guests to the local flora and fauna and explain winter bird feeding practices. The tour begins at 1:00 PM. Pre-registration is required by phone: 7 495 753-12-68 or email: ecomuseum@eco.mos.ru. Participants will be provided with the meeting location upon registration.
Children and adults will be able to admire natural landscapes and search for traces of forest creatures on the "Winter in Nature" walk through the Kuzminki Ecocenter. Participants are welcome on January 5th at 1:00 PM. To register, call 7 495 377-35-93.
The following day, January 6, city residents will have the opportunity to explore the Kuskovo Forest Park. During the tour, specialists from the Kuskovo Ecoschool ecocenter will tell you about local animals and their winter habits and offer the opportunity to participate in bird feeding. Registration is available by calling 7 495 370-07-50.
Those interested in learning to identify animal tracks and bird calls are encouraged to take a walk through Losiny Ostrov National Park. It's scheduled for January 7th at 12:00 PM. Visitors should arrive at the gates of the Losiny Ostrov: Russian Life Ecocenter. Admission is free.
Those interested in learning more about wintering birds and observing their habits can join a tour of the Izmailovo Natural and Historical Park. It is organized by the staff of the Tsarskaya Paseka Ecocenter (Izmailovskaya Paseka Village, Building 1) on January 9 at 10:00 AM. Participants will gather at the ecocenter gates. Admission is free.
Learn about bird feeding rules and the role of nature reserves
On January 9, several ecocenters will dedicate their classes to bullfinches. This day is an annual holiday in Russia dedicated to these red-breasted birds. A lecture on bullfinches will be held at the Kuzminki Ecocenter. Guests will learn how the female and male bullfinches differ, what they eat, and why they are more often seen in winter. To register in advance, please call 7 495 377-35-93.
An event called "The Leader of the Red-breasted" dedicated to bullfinches is planned for January 9th at 12:00 PM at the Terletsky Ecocenter (registration by phone: 7 495 672-88-65) and the Nature Museum (registration by phone: 7 495 753-12-68 or by email: ecomuseum@eco.mos.ru). Guests will be told the most interesting facts about these birds and their way of life. A similar event will take place on January 10th at 12:00 PM at the Losiny Ostrov. Krasnaya Sosna Ecocenter (12th Line of Krasnaya Sosna, Building 28). Admission is free.
Learn about bullfinches and other birds, as well as winter feeding tips, at an educational lesson on January 9 at 1:00 PM at the Vorobyovy Gory Ecocenter (1 Andreevskaya Embankment). Register in advance by calling 7 495 225-65-92. On the same day, a lesson on feeding birds during the cold season will be held at 2:00 PM at the Bitsevsky Forest Ecocenter. To register for the lesson, email epts-bittsles@eco.mos.ru.
Winter holidays at Moscow's eco-centers will conclude on January 11th. Events will be held to mark Nature Reserves and National Parks Day. For example, classes will be held at 12:00 PM at the Terletsky, Nature Museum, Forest Fairy Tale, and Losiny Ostrov. Krasnaya Sosna eco-centers, and at 2:00 PM at the Bitsevsky Les and Kuzminki eco-centers. Participants will be introduced to the types of specially protected natural areas, their status explained, and their important role in preserving the environment. Residents will also learn about the inhabitants of forests, seas, and much more.
You can find a list of winter and New Year's events in the capital on the project page. Winter in MoscowIt aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating conditions for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.
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