Join the Kukkajäärän kulkijat Nature Club for the autumn season 2026!

In the Kukkajäärän kulkijat Nature Club, we explore the nearby natural environment in a relaxed way—walking together, observing nature and the cycle of the year, using our senses, and perhaps learning something new. The group meets once a month with changing themes.
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Published
18.8.2026


Everyone from University of Jyväskylä and Jamk University of Applied Sciences —students and staff— is warmly welcome to join whenever it suits you! The club operates in both Finnish and English.

Kukkajäärän kulkijat meeting dates for 2026 and preliminary schedule

Content details will be confirmed closer to each event. The program may change depending on the weather.

Mark these dates in your calendar:

  • Tue 1 Sept, 16:00–18:00 – Sound bowl relaxation in nature, Viitaniemi. Register now, more info below!
  • Thu 8 Oct, 15:30–17:30 – Mushroom adventure in Laajavuori
  • Tue 10 Nov, 15:00–17:00 – “Kuoleman kuopat”, Palokka Kuolemankuopat – Visit Jyväskylä Region
  • Thu 3 Dec, 16:00–18:00 – DIY natural cosmetics workshop, Rajakatu main campus

The club is facilitated by Jamk staff members Johanna Teräväinen, a Luonnosta virtaa instructor, traditional sauna practitioner, and wild herb guide, and Kirsi Kesänen, an environmental caretaker and nature enthusiast especially passionate about birds and plants.

Sound Bowl Relaxation in Nature – 1 September 2026 at 16:00–18:00

Does your body need some relaxation? Combining the sounds of the bowls with the natural environment offers you a wide range of health benefits. We will first walk into nature and then pause in a park to immerse ourselves in the gentle resonance of the singing bowls. Your sound bowl experience will be guided by Kirsti Siekkinen.

Dress warmly. Please bring a mat to lie or sit on, and a blanket if you wish.

Sound bowl relaxation is generally suitable for everyone. However, it is not recommended if you have a pacemaker or are undergoing cancer treatment. There is also conflicting information about participating in sound bowl relaxation during the first one-third of pregnancy. Please use your own discretion when deciding whether to join. 

Weather note: In case of rain, the session will be moved indoors.

  • Time: Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 16:00–18:00. Pre-registration: There are 25 spots available. Please register by 28 August 2026. https://link.webropol.com/s/kukkajaaranaanimaljarentoutus
  • Starting point: Jamk Main Campus, Rajakatu 35, Entrance D. We will depart exactly at 16:00.
  • Meeting point: You may also come directly to the Viitaniemi beach at Viitaniementie 34, 40720 Jyväskylä. Meeting time at the beach is approximately 16:20.
  • Weather notice: In case of rain, the sound bowl relaxation will be moved indoors at Jamk’s main campus.
  • Target group: Students and staff of JYU and Jamk
  • Event languages: Finnish and English
  • What to bring: Dress warmly. Bring a mat for lying or sitting, and a blanket if you wish. We will have a few sitting pads available to borrow.

Did you know that the beetle Lepturalia nigripes (the Eastern longhorn flower beetle) is a responsibility species in Central Finland? The club’s name, Kukkajäärän kulkijat, comes from this species. Responsibility species are endangered or near-threatened plants or animals whose habitats are especially important to protect. The Eastern longhorn flower beetle is typically found in old forests.