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For the fifth time, a series of events celebrating Hungary’s most beautiful forest, the Great Forest of Debrecen, will be held again between the 7th and the 13th of October under the title of Great Forest Week. This year’s events include sports programmes, cycling demonstrations, a Green Cinema, guided nature tours, a family day, exhibitions and concerts with the involvement of numerous Debrecen institutions.
Programmes
5 October 10:00 a.m. Oxygen Cup Forest Run
Location: Debrecen, Great Forest, 500 m from the corner of the cemetery (gate number 3, roundabout) in the forest.
Registration: http://sportstopper.hu/sportido-web/faces/oxigen.xhtml
7-11 October Organised group trainings with pre-registration in connection with the Great Forest Week: activities for preschool and school groups.
Participation requires prior registration at phone number (06) 52 386 125 or by sending an email to jozsa@meliusz.hu
Location: Méliusz Józsa library (Debrecen-Józsa, 9 Szentgyörgyfalvi Road)
7-13 October Great Forest Ride:sounds and images of the animals of the Great Forest can be heard and seen on the DKV trams, tram lines 1 and 2.
7-12 October The Mysterious World of Forests: nature and exciting stories enthusiasts are welcome to visit the library and borrow an ideal read for a quiet autumn evening.t Méliusz Central Library – Selection Square. For more information please call 06 52 502 476 or send an email to kolcsonzes@meliusz.hu.
7-12 October – Great Forest Quiz in Méliusz Central Library – Reading Room. For more information please call 06 52 502 477 or send an email to olvasoterem@meliusz.hu
8 October
8:30 a.m. Heart-friendly thematic walk organised by Move Debrecen, starting from the Fog Theatre (Aquaticum tram stop). Route: 4 km around the Nagyerdei Stadium
5:00 p.m. Green Cinema organised by Future of Debrecen “What the trees whisper about” at Apollo cinema. The film will be followed by an informal discussion.
Registration: https://futureofdebrecen.hu/…/tizenotodik-zold-mozi-a…/
9 October
9:00 a.m. Great Forest Day at Nyírerdő PLC Debrecen Forestry (25 Kartács Street)
The Great Forest was declared protected 85 years ago. Commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony at the three pillars commemorating the declaration of the Great Forest with the participation of Ildikó Bárdosi, folk singer and Miklós Molnár, forest engineer.
Programmes of the day:
- Handicraft demonstrations and activities (woodcarving and gingerbread making)
- 9:30 a.m. Demonstration of hunting dogs
- 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – Children’s show at the Kucko Art Farm
- Ferko Kádár’s Photo Theatre
- Photo shoot in front of tarpaulins depicting forest and hunting scenes. The picture will be sent by e-mail in an environmentally friendly way.
- Archery in the forestűMaking and wearing a (paper) Great Forest crown
- Green Circle of Hajdúböszörmény with environmental and nature conservation activities
- Forest school programmes for children:nature trail hiking, folk games, Great Forest photo shooting, giant board games, film screenings, family forest games
Participation in the programme is free of charge, but prior registration is required. Registration: agnes.barna@nyirerdo.hu
2.00 p.m. Hunting – Exhibition of “Természettár” (local environment preservation organisation) at DEMKI Borsos-villa Community House
In the educational exhibition visitors can learn about the centuries-old tradition of hunting in Hungary, the small and big game that can be hunted in Hungary, from pheasants to hares and roe deer. It also presents the Hungarian hunting dog breeds, which are considered Hungaricums. The exhibition also tells the story of the role of hunting in preserving the balance of nature when it is carried out in a controlled environment, and the damage caused by poachers.
Children are invited to a craft play house where the animals of the forest will come to life.
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Secrets of The Botanical Garden – guided tour. Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/dDycwrwZKy
Only a limited number of visitors can be admitted to the programme. A maximum of 5 people can be registered per person.
Meeting point: at the parking lot in front of the Agora building
4.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. Animal Forest – Games and craft activities at Méliusz Central Library Children’s Department (19/D Bem Square)
For more information please call (+36) 52 502 824, or send an email to gyermekkonyvtar@meliusz.hu
5.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Fairy Tale and Crafts Activities on the occasion of the Great Forest Week in István Road Library of Méliusz Library (11 István Road)
For more information please call (+36) 52 322 224, or send an email to istvanut@meliusz.hu
10 October
8:30 a.m. Heart-friendly thematic walk organised by Move Debrecen starting from the Fog Theatre (Aquaticum tram stop).
Route: 4 km around the Nagyerdei Stadium
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Secrets of the Botanical Garden – guided tour.Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/dDycwrwZKy
Only a limited number of visitors can be admitted to the programme. A maximum of 5 people can be registered per person.
Meeting point: at the parking lot in front of the Agora building
11 October
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 .m. – Secrets of the Botanical Garden – guided tour. Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/dDycwrwZKy
Only a limited number of visitors can be admitted to the programme. A maximum of 5 people can register per person.
Meeting point: at the parking lot in front of the Agora building
12 October
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Family Day in Sziget-kék with a full day of shows, children’s activities, nature games and concerts
10.00 a.m. Nature of Debrecen walk in the Great Forest – guided walk. Meeting point: in front of Palma Restaurant
10:00 a.m. Presentation training of the smallest team of DVSC Football Academy
10:00 a.m. Intense walking led by Nordic Walking Debrecen Sports Club
11:00 a.m. Recreational walking led by the Nordic Walking Debrecen Sports Club
12:00 p.m. Forest magic tour for those who want to recharge their batteries and find peace of mind, led by the Nordic Walking Debrecen Sports Club
1:00 p.m. Organised cycling tour through the forest, Sziget-kék – Velopark route
2:00 p.m. Guided nature hike in the Great Forest organised by the Hortobágy National Park Directorate, please register at: https://forms.gle/yufaEkgUyw8cRjPv9
Stage programmes:
10:00 a.m. “The Great Forest is telling stories” – live storytelling with folk storyteller Anikó Rácz
11:00 a.m. Vegetable – concert by György Reschofsky
2.00 p.m. Presentation by students of the Institute of Pop Music of the University of Debrecen
3.00 p.m. Saint Efrém Male Choir
4.00 p.m. Talamba Concert
10.00 a.m. -2.00 p.m. Island in the Island – Zoo Corner – Guided by a zoo educator, visitors can meet lots of interesting animals: blue-tongued skink, king python, bearded agama, great parrot, giant millipede. Relics, drawers and board games also await guests.
10:00 a.m – 5.00 p.m. Fair of Handicrafts and Delicacies
10:00 a.m – 5.00 p.m. Playful, educational activities of “Természettár” (local environment preservation organisation)
10:00 a.m – 5.00 p.m. Future Of Debrecen – activities in the spirit of environmental awareness
10:00 a.m – 2.00 p.m. Nordic Walking Debrecen Sports Centre will be running a series of demonstrations, quizzes, puzzles, Q&A, prize draws, family walks.
10:00 a.m – 5.00 p.m. The interactive mobile exhibition about Natura 2000 sites in the Hajdúság-Southern-Nyírség region with accompanying nature games by Hortobágy National Park Directorate
10:00 a.m – 4.00 p.m. DKSI Debrecen Biking Sports and Recreational Sports Association will provide cycling skill courses and information on cycling and the bicycle as a sporting tool.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 11th “Run, Jog, Ride for the Birds of the Great Forest – Family sports day organised by the Debrecen Nature and Cultural Association for the Big Forest. Meeting point: Debrecen Cemetery, along the fence next to Gate 3, 300 m along the clearing
1.45 p.m. On Two Wheels in the Forest – guided cycling tour from the Nagyerdei Water Tower to Pallag The programme is free of charge, but registration is required. Please register at phone number (06) 52 502 478, or send an email to helyismeret@meliusz.hu. Meeting point: Nagyerdei Stadium Pallagi road parking lot
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Secrets of The Botanical Garden – guided tour. Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/dDycwrwZKy
Only a limited number of visitors can be admitted to the programme. A maximum of 5 people can register per person.
Meeting point: at the parking lot in front of the Agora building
3.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. Games and crafts to celebrate the Great Forest Week in Méliusz Central Library Children’s Section – Rainbow room
For more information please call: (06) 52 502 824, or send an email to gyermekkonyvtar@meliusz.hu.
12-13 October, 1st Debrecen Fair Nagyerdei Stadium, Northern Event Area
13 October Great Forest Cultural Park (4032 Debrecen, 1 Ady Endre Road)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bird cake making
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bird feeder making workshop: making bird feeders from recycled materials, according to age group
Condition: redemption of the Zoo entrance ticket
Date: 5-13 October
Location: various locations in Debrecen
Source: FB events