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A hiker holds a piece of blueberry pie in one hand and a kuksa cup in the other. Around the hiker’s neck hangs a ribbon garland made of small Finnish flags. The hiker sits on rocky terrain with a scenic view of hills and waters in the background.

Celebrate Finland’s Nature Day on the Last Saturday of August

Finland’s Nature Day is celebrated every year on the last Saturday of August. Finland is the first country in the world to officially fly the flag for its nature. Raise the flag for Finland’s nature too!

In addition to flags waving from flagpoles, everyone can come up with their own relaxed and creative ways to celebrate. On the day, you could temporarily decorate your favourite tree or view with flags, or share your own way of “flagging for nature” on social media.

Finland’s Nature Day can also be celebrated simply by heading out on a nature trip alone or with friends, to enjoy snacks and the atmosphere. For many Finns, this has been the most important way to mark the day. Bilberry pie is the official pastry of the day.

See tips for celebrating Finland’s Nature Day (suomenluonnonpaiva.fi).

In the ground, two small round blueberry pies decorated with whipped cream and blueberries, and a colourwork knitting project on circular needles next to a white ball of yarn.
Celebrating Finnish Nature Day with blueberry pie and a Retkikaveri wool jumper.

How Finland’s Nature Day Began

The first Finland’s Nature Day was held in August 2013. The celebration became fixed on the last Saturday of August – a time when summer is ending and the harvest season is underway. The day is non-political and meant for everyone.

The aim of Finland’s Nature Day is to increase appreciation of nature and to strengthen Finns’ connection with it in our increasingly urbanised society. Many Finns are proud of their nature and regard it as important to them personally. Flying the flag for nature is a beautiful way to show that we value it.

In the foreground, a child holds a piece of blueberry pie with a small Finnish flag standing upright in it. The child is looking away from the camera towards the sunset. Forest and water are visible in the background.
Finnish Nature Day is celebrated annually on the last Saturday of August.

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