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From the shores of the southern Dalmatian islands bathed in the gentle sun of the Adriatic Sea to Dinara, the highest mountain peak in Croatia, through wetlands teeming with plant and animal life or the Mediterranean forest richness of Mljet… The natural beauty of Croatia seems endless.

Immerse yourself in the most ecologically preserved parts of Europe, as evidenced by the fact that 10% of Croatia’s territory is protected. Explore eight national parks and eleven nature parks, including Plitvice Lakes, the only natural site in Croatia protected by UNESCO. […]

During winters with prolonged snow cover and extreme sub-zero temperatures, the survival rate of birds decreases, as many cannot find enough food and perish. By feeding birds in winter, we help them find at least a portion of the necessary food, significantly increasing their chances of survival even in the harshest winter conditions. One of the important rules of winter feeding is: if you start feeding birds, you must do so regularly throughout the entire winter (from early December to early March). Many birds become accustomed to a reliable food source and return to the same spot every day throughout the winter. […]

International Volunteer Day is celebrated on December 5th with the aim of expressing gratitude to all individuals and organizations who have dedicated their time, knowledge, and energy to helping others. According to records from the Ministry of Labor, Pension System, Family, and Social Policy, in 2023, Croatia saw 1,660 reports submitted by volunteer organizers, with a total of 67,909 volunteers who donated over 3 million hours of their time to the community. […]

This years Earth Day is celebrated under the slogan; “Planet vs. Plastics”. The goal is to encourage a reduction in plastic use for the benefit of human health and the planet, aiming to cut the production of all types of plastic by 60% by 2040. Over the past 50 years, plastic polymers have simplified human life to such an extent that life without plastic is hard to imagine from todays perspective. However, at the same time, […]