Installation of Boundary Signs in Kuialnytskyi NNP
On May 29, 2025, the State Protection Service of the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park conducted a field mission to install the first 14 boundary signs. These signs mark the park’s borders within the Krasnosilska territorial community. Initially, the signs are placed according to the boundaries defined in the Park Establishment Project. Their locations will be […]
Blooming Feather Grass: The Silver of the Kuialnytskyi Steppe
The blooming season for feather grass has arrived at the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park. This is one of the most famous and valuable plants of the Ukrainian steppe. Feather grass serves as a natural indicator of well-preserved, pristine steppe, signaling that the land has not been plowed or overgrazed. Its dense sod and developed root […]
Black-winged Stilt: A Unique Bird of the Kuialnytskyi Estuary
This wader has a striking appearance with contrasting black-and-white plumage and a long, thin, tweezer-like beak. However, its most notable feature is its exceptionally long, carrot-colored, stilt-like legs. The bird holds the record among avian species for the highest leg-to-body length ratio. When it settles onto its nest to incubate eggs, the extreme leg length […]
Together for the Cleanliness and Preservation of Kuialnyk!
The Director of the “Kuialnyk” Sanatorium met with the leadership of the Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park. They discussed organizing a “subotnyk”—a joint cleanup effort around the estuary—as well as future cooperation. We are joining forces to make Kuialnyk clean, well-maintained, and pleasant for everyone—both for people and for nature. Many good deeds lie ahead. Join […]
May 30 — Steppe Day!
(Still unofficial, but deeply necessary) Why is it important? The steppe is more than just a landscape. It represents: Unique plants and animals Fertile soils The culture and history of nations Natural protection against climate change However, almost no pristine steppe remains in Ukraine. The primary causes include plowing, afforestation, soil degradation, and the loss […]
Joint Meeting for Nature!
The Kuialnytskyi and Nyzhniodnistrovskyi National Parks, the Tylihulskyi Regional Landscape Park, and the Department of Ecology of the Regional State Administration held an important working meeting led by Andrii Fihel. Key topics discussed: Conservation of natural areas and biodiversity Joint actions for ecosystem restoration Combating off-roading (jeeping) and motor vehicle use in protected zones Eliminating […]
NGO “Turbota VMSU” and Kuialnytskyi NNP Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
A meeting between Oksana Aleksyeyeva and Park Director Oleksandr Shestun marked the beginning of a new partnership that opens great prospects for collaborative work: Collaborative work on grant applications Cooperation with international partners Organizing eco-educational events Implementing projects to support veterans, combatants, and military personnel The first grant application has already been submitted to Lithuania […]
Kuialnytskyi NNP and Odesa Officials Survey Illegal Dumpsites
Kuialnytskyi NNP and Odesa Officials Survey Illegal Dumpsites Important news for the Park. A working group was formed alongside the Department of Ecology and Recreational Development, the Department of Municipal Economy, the Utility Company “City Roads,” and the Peresyp District Administration of the Odesa City Council to inspect the territory of the Kuialnytskyi National Nature […]
Kuialnytskyi NNP Team Submits Grant Application for Veteran Rehabilitation
An important step in supporting our defenders! The Kuialnytskyi National Nature Park team, together with partners NGO “Turbota VMSU” and NGO “GoGlobal UA,” has submitted a project proposal for the Lithuanian grant program “Implementation of Psychological, Physical Rehabilitation or Prosthetic Services for Victims of the Russian War against Ukraine.” Our project, titled “Return to Life,” […]
Park Employee Receives Grant
We are excited to share that one of our team members has received an NGO educational grant to participate in a 3-month training program focused on social entrepreneurship and fundraising! This grant is a significant step in strengthening our team’s institutional capacity and preparing for due diligence assessments. The program focuses on developing key skills: […]