Description of organisation

Tytuvėnai regional park was founded in 1992 in order to preserve the picturesque landscape of hills, marshes and lakes, the historical and urban monuments of Šiluva and Tytuvėnai, as well as the unique nature and cultural heritage. The territory of regional park is spread out at the intersection of Kelmė, Raseiniai and Radviliškis districts.
The main aims of Directorate of Tytuvėnai regional park are:
• To preserve the unique landscape, preserve and protect local flora and fauna;
• To protect and propagate the cultural heritage of the area;
• To preserve and restore natural and cultural monuments;
• To implement various monitoring and research programmes, collect various information;
• To help local people and travellers to know the territory better and to promote eco-friendly tourism;
• To organize cultural and educational activities, events, to keep the local community aware about their land and its specifics.
Our main target groups: 1) local communities; 2) children (nature classes, educational programs etc.) and 3) tourists.
Regular activities that are organized are related to the main aims. It include maintenance of park territory (e.g. reed cutting etc.), events (feasts, conferences, traditional local events etc.), environmental education (guided tours, educational programs, nature classes etc.), regulation and preservation (photo fixation of specific places/objects; communication with local people and communities), various monitorings (visitor, bird etc.), and other activities.
Ideas, special projects and activity from volunteers side are very welcome.