Ympäristöseura

Ympäristöseura is a Finnish term that translates to "environmental club" or "environmental society." It typically refers to a local or regional organization dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and undertaking activities to protect and improve the natural environment. These organizations can vary in size and scope, from small informal groups of concerned citizens to more formally structured associations with established memberships and ongoing projects.

The activities of an ympäristöseura often include a range of initiatives. Common actions involve organizing clean-up drives in local parks, forests, or shorelines, as well as promoting recycling and waste reduction efforts within the community. Many ympäristöseura also engage in educational outreach, hosting workshops, giving presentations in schools, and distributing information about environmental issues such as biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable living. They may also advocate for environmentally friendly policies at the local government level and collaborate with other organizations on larger conservation projects. The primary goal is to foster a sense of responsibility towards the environment and to empower individuals to take concrete actions for its preservation.