The public institution Nature Park Vransko jezero announces public calls for tenders for the issuance of concession permits in the area of Vransko jezero Nature Park for the performance of the activities: conducting birdwatching tours, provision of off-road and recreational horse riding services, rental and leasing of equipment for recreation and sports, sale of one’s own agricultural products, at one’s own stand or ... Read More »
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Restoration in the focus of World Wetlands Day
This year’s celebration of World Wetlands Day, on February 2nd, emphasizes the restoration of these valuable and endangered areas. The importance of wet habitats for humans and other organisms is reflected in their ability to mitigate the effects of climate change because of their ability to absorb excess water during flooding, while in dry periods they release accumulated water into ... Read More »
Solidarity for natural heritage – volunteers make a difference
The activity of this year’s project from the European Solidarity Corps program has been successfully brought to an end. With the help of 11 volunteers, dry stone walls were restored, an educational trail in the ornithological reserve was painted, muddy beaches were cleaned of plastic waste, and the habitat of flooded meadows was maintained and restored. Along with practical skills ... Read More »
Start of the volunteer program “Solidarity for Natural Heritage” of the European Solidarity Corps
A volunteer team of 11 volunteers from Belgium and Croatia is selflessly investing their time in the Vrana Lake Nature Park during this and next week. Through the restoration of the dry wall of the largest olive grove in Dalmatia, the restoration of flood meadows and the arrangement of trails in the Ornithological Reserve, volunteers will learn traditional knowledge and ... Read More »
Notice! – From September 1, the electric train does not run!
As of September 1, 2022, the electric train will stop operating on the route Pakoštane – info center Crkvina – Maškovića Han. Traveling by train is possible only for announced groups. For more information, contact us at +385 (0)23 383 181 every working day (Mon-Fri) from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Read More »
Solidarity for Natural Heritage – volunteer program at the Nature Park Vransko jezero
Get involved in the “Solidarity for Natural Heritage” volunteer program through the restoration of the dry walls of the largest olive grove in Dalmatia, the restoration of flooded meadows, and the start of the restoration of the trail in the Ornithological Reserve. Learn traditional knowledge, master the technique, and help enrich the cultural and biological diversity of the Nature Park ... Read More »
From Thursday, July 7th, visit the Ornithological Reserve or Maškovića Han by train from Pakoštane!
The electric train will run on the route Pakoštane – Info center Crkvine – Maškovića han four days a week, from Thursday to Sunday in three afternoon rides. The departure station is located behind the building of the Municipality and the Tourist Board in Pakoštane. Upon arrival at the info center Crkvine, visitors can visit the Ornithological Reserve, where they ... Read More »