Archive for 'Nature'
Wild flower meadows instead of flowerbeds in the Polish city? Posted by Kasia on Apr 30, 2020
Do you often dream of looking onto a beautiful, blossoming meadow in your back garden? Or how about a wild see of poppies in front of your office in the city? I definitely like it better than carefully design flowerbed. Well, those dreams are slowly turning into reality in some of the Polish cities, thanks…
How is Earth celebrating its day with coronavirus pandemic? Posted by Kasia on Apr 22, 2020
Earth Day is an annual event, held on April 22nd, to demonstrate support and foster knowledge about environmental protection. It was first organised in 1970 in the USA. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans — 10% of the U.S. population at the time — took to the streets, college campuses and hundreds of cities…
Find out why Poles absolutely love mushroom picking! Posted by Kasia on Sep 30, 2019
The summer came to an end and now it is time for a lot of Poles to start mushroom picking! September, October and even November are when millions of Poles head to the forests in search of all kids of different mushroom species! Growing up in Poland, I remember mushroom picking with my parents. My…
Should you be afraid of sharks in the Baltic Sea in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Jul 28, 2019
My kids have been obsessed with shark shows lately! Every day that’s all they want to watch! And since it’s a shark week, there are plenty of shows to choose from:) From ancient times sailors (żeglarze) have created legends (legendy) about a large marine predator. The fin sticking up above the surface of the water…
What to bring with you to the beach in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Jun 27, 2019
Summer is here and it is time for some beach fun! Poland’s northern coast is filled with wide sandy beaches and charming coastal towns. The beaches in Poland aren’t rocky or grey but soft and white, edged by sandy cliffs and devoid of restaurants, patios or hotels. They are truly beautiful! So what do people…
How does Poland celebrate the arrival of Spring? Posted by Kasia on Mar 20, 2019
It may be 1st day of Spring today…but it sure does not look like it in New Hampshire… Although I have to admit that days are getting longer and warmer, so there is hope:) Around the world, people celebrate the end of the dismal winter weather with unique festivals and traditions. Some date back thousands…
How to describe a landscape in Polish? Posted by Kasia on Aug 24, 2018
The Polish landscape is very diverse due to the many elements that have formed it over millions of years. Volcanoes, glaciers, water and wind have created beautiful scenery across the whole of Poland, starting from the Mountains in the South through the central lowlands to the Lake District – Masuria and Baltic Sea – in…