Led by Parks & Wildlife Finland, the project combines broad-based cooperation, research, capacity building and concrete actions aimed at safeguarding biodiversity.

“Although Priodiversity LIFE is the largest project of its kind in Finland’s history, we cannot stop biodiversity loss on our own. Environmental educators and other education professionals are at the forefront of sharing knowledge about the importance of biodiversity and motivating people in Finland to take nature-positive action. That is why our cooperation with ULOS–UT–OUT is particularly important,” says Lead Project Manager Viliina Evokari.

Priodiversity LIFE <3 UUO

Priodiversity LIFE brings its own biodiversity-themed programme track to ULOS–UT–OUT, featuring, among other highlights, a keynote by Ilari E. Sääksjärvi, a biodiversity-loss-themed performance by the improvisation group Stella Polaris, and several workshops.

Explore the Priodiversity LIFE programme track and sign up for the workshops!

Keynote: Biodiversity and nature loss (Luonnon monimuotoisuus ja luontokato) 10.6. klo 17.30 (EN)

Professor of Biodiversity Research Ilari E. Sääksjärvi specializes in research on biodiversity and environmental degradation. He has studied the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest in particular and developed multidisciplinary biodiversity research. Sääksjärvi is a versatile science communicator. He heads the Department of Biodiversity Sciences at the University of Turku and the BIODIFUL research consortium, and serves as vice-chair of the Finnish Nature Panel.

Stella Polaris improvisational performance about the loss of nature 10.6. klo 18.30 (fi/sv/en)

After the Keynote lecture, the theme of nature loss is sure to take on a new and surprising perspective in the improvisational theater performance by Stella Polaris!

Workshops

Within one human summer, two generations of Small Copper can complete their life cycle. This short rhythm reminds us how quickly ecological time moves compared to human planning cycles. While the last individuals may still be seen into late autumn, the conditions needed for the next generation are shaped much earlier. A single decision to tidy everything at once—cutting all verges, smoothing the ground, removing leaf litter—can quietly reset these spaces before new life has a chance to establish. 

The Small Copper itself is not fragile in the traditional sense. It is well adapted to harsh, open and human-created environments: road verges, parks, rocky areas between buildings, even former gravel pits. What threatens it most is not human presence, but over-management and uniformity. Removing nettles, for example, does not directly harm the Small Copper, but it simplifies habitats and affects many other butterfly species whose caterpillars depend on them. Diversity at ground level matters. 

For Ulos–Ut–Out, the Small Copper offers a powerful metaphor. It does not require strict protection, but it does require space that is allowed to remain imperfect, varied and alive. In the same way, outdoor education does not thrive only in designated “natural” areas. It grows in the in-between spaces of cities, schools and youth work—where learning is not overly controlled, and where uncertainty, exploration and difference are tolerated. 

“Wilder is better” does not mean abandoning care, but choosing not to erase complexity. A brief flash of copper at the city’s edge is not decoration; it is a signal that we have left room—for species, for learners, and for forms of outdoor learning that need space to emerge on their own terms. 

Photo: Satu Hiekko

We are looking for

Workshops

• Workshops (on site) The workshops are practical and are mainly held outdoors. The length of the workshop is either 1.5 hours (short workshops) or 3 hours (long workshops). In exceptional cases, the workshop can also be longer than 3 hours. The workshop can be arranged once or twice during the event (depending on the organizer’s wishes and the participants’ interest). Workshops can also include preparation.
• If you want, you can in addition plan an virtual implementation of your workshop that will be presented in the autumn of 2026 at the “ULOS on IN” -event. The workshops for the “ULOS on IN” -event must operate independently (ie without guidance).

Round tables

• The round tables (duration 1,5h) will be organized virtually or on-site or in a hybrid implementation (the author of the program is responsible for the arrangements themselves).

Virtual lectures

• The duration of the speeches is about 15 minutes. You can tell us about your own research, the method developed, the successful experiment, the ongoing project, the upcoming campaign, etc. We recommend that you record your speech as a video or audio recording in advance. For example, you can give a video lecture or a podcast interview. Pay special attention to sound quality: We recommend using a headset microphone instead of a telephone or computer microphone. Recorded speeches can be viewed regardless of time and place on the event platform. You can also include an audience activation task or accompanying material. If you wish, you can communicate with your listeners as well as other speakers in the Discussion Area of ​​the event application.

Network meeting

A network meeting gathers your network around an evening campfire or evening program. The gathering can be on site or virtually as you wish. ULOS-UT-OUT is a good place to meet to train, network or just meet others for a long time.

Note: Call for program is open until September 30th. The program will be publihed in November. The estimated participation fee is 200€ . Program creators discount is -25%. Various accommodation options, from hammocks to hotels.

Call for program: Fill in this form until October 6.

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Accommodation in tent and at school

Have you ever spent a summer night sleeping in urban nature? At the park by the event venue, we provide areas available for camping and hammocking, and accommodation is also available in classrooms at Sammon School, where participants can sleep on the school floor. For these types of accommodation, you need to bring your own sleeping pad and sleeping bag, and for camping you also need your own tent or other shelter.

Tent and school accommodation are free of charge for participants, but availability is limited. The camping area is organized in cooperation with the Tampere parishes.

An evening café will serve all event participants, and the scouts will provide activities and create a camp-like atmosphere.

Booking instructions:
Places for tent and school accommodation are reserved during event registration in the event app.

Hostels and hotels

Our partners offer hostel and hotel accommodation within walking distance or a short tram ride from the event venue. These should be booked directly with the accommodation providers (contact details and booking instructions below). Rooms are available in limited numbers – so please make sure to book your accommodation in good time!

Uumen Hotels

Bookings: Via the website
NOTE! Use the booking code UUO26 to get a 10% discount on rooms.

Prices (€/night):

• 1 person room from €39
• 2 person room from €49
• 4 person room from €89

Breakfast can be booked through the reservation system when making your room booking or upon check-in at the hotel (except for gluten-free and vegan options, which must be ordered before arrival). Price from €8. The hotel has shared shower and toilet facilities.

Our hotel, opened in spring 2025 in Tampere’s Finlayson area, is born from a passion for life and creativity. Our mission is to provide an accommodation experience where a cozy atmosphere, excellent customer service, quality sleep, and affordable prices come together in a compelling way. 

Dream Hostel & Hotel

Location: Tampere city center, approx. 1.2 km from the event venue
Bookings: by email at info@dreamhostel.fi
NOTE! When booking, please mention the code ULOS-UT-OUT 2026 to receive the special prices.

Prices:
HOTEL (private shower and toilet):

• 1h Single en Suite €90/room
• 2h Twin en Suite (separate beds, no window) €105/room
• 2h Double en Suite (double bed, window) €105/room

HOSTEL (shared shower and toilet facilities):

• 16-bed room €600/room or €40/bed
• 10-bed room €385/room or €39/bed (this room has its own shower and toilet)
• 4-bed room €149/room or €38/bed
• 3-bed room €122/room (not sold per bed)
• 2-bed room €90/room (not sold per bed)

Prices include breakfast and bed linen.

Please review the cancellation terms. Note that different change and cancellation terms apply for individual bed bookings and group bookings over 10 beds.

Playful and cozy, internationally recognized hostel & hotel in the city center of Tampere

Lapland Hotels Tampere

Location: Tampere city center, approx. 1.1 km from the event venue
Bookings: by phone +358 3 383 0000 or by email tampere@laplandhotels.com
NOTE! Mention the code ULOSUTOUT when booking to receive the special prices. Offer valid until May 15, 2026.

Prices (€/night):

• Single room Northern Comfort €145
• Double room Northern Comfort €165

Prices include a buffet breakfast with authentic flavors and access to the hotel’s guest saunas. The rate also entitles you to Lapland Hotels Club points and benefits.

Free modification and cancellation until 6:00 PM on the day of arrival.

Experience the magic of Lapland in the heart of vibrant Tampere. Lapland Hotels Tampere brings the enchanting atmosphere and warm hospitality of Lapland to the city.

Lapland Hotels Tampere invites you to enjoy the unique experiences of Lapland in the heart of the city, just a couple of hundred meters from the train station. The atmospheric and modern rooms charm both vacationers and business travelers alike.

Scandic Hotels

Location: 5 hotels in different parts of Tampere
Bookings: Via the website (Discount code EVNT is applied automatically)

Prices:

• Scandic hotels offer discounted room rates at all Scandic hotels in Tampere.
• Please check the price for your chosen hotel and room type.

Cancellation terms depend on the booking type you select. To confirm your reservation, you must provide valid credit card details. Rooms can be booked subject to availability no later than 10 days before arrival.

Scandic Friends members should also check available loyalty offers.

Welcome to Scandic Hotels, where every stay is crafted with genuine care and attention to ensure you experience the perfect balance of warmth and comfort.

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves

Location: Tampere city center, approx. 1.9 km from the event venue
Bookings: Via the website or by phone +358 20 1234 631
NOTE! Enter the code BUUO26 when booking to receive the discounted price. Offer valid until June 1, 2026.

Prices (€/night):

• Standard single room €139
• Standard double room €169

Room rates include a generous hotel breakfast. S-Card loyalty benefits are also included in the room price.

Bookings must be confirmed with a credit card or paid at the time of reservation. The last free cancellation date is 4 days before arrival.

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves is the center of events in Tampere in the wonderful scenery of Tammerkoski.

Camper vans and camping

Tent sites and sites for camper vans are also available at Härmälä Camping, located about 6 km from the event venue.
You can easily reach the venue from the campsite using Nysse, Tampere’s public transport.

The event will be held in Tampere, at Sammon koulu (school), Kaupinkatu 29 (map). The workshops are spread across the parks surrounding Kaleva Church and Sammon School, as well as Kauppi Forest and the shores of Iidesjärvi bird lake.

Open map

Workshop places

1) Saukonpuisto (A)

• In the park, there are a flat lawn, a playground, and a fountain.

2) Saukonpuisto (B)

• On this side of the park, there are trees that create a shaded area. This side of the park is on a slope.

3) Litukanpuisto (A)

• In the park next to an allotment garden, there are trees and a stream.

4) Litukanpuisto (B)

• On the other side of the park, there is a flat lawn with trees and lilac.

5) Liisanpuisto (A)

• Next to Kaleva church, there are flat lawns, flower beds, trees, and a sculpture.

6) Liisanpuisto (B)

• On the other side of the church, there is a big flat lawn with trees on the side. There is also a meadow area next to the church.

7) Kiovanpuisto

• In the park surrounding the Tampere Swimming Centre, there are flat lawns, a playground, trees, a statue, and many flower beds.

8) Kalevankankaan hautausmaa

• The pathways of the cemetary are lined with diverse vegetation and old trees. Near the memorial for wartime air defense, there is a viewpoint.

9) Iidesjärvi

• A bird lake surrounded by abundant vegetation.

10) Koskipuisto

• A park located near the Tammerkoski rapids. The park features trees, both flat and hilly lawn areas, and a sculpture. Gravel paths run through the park.

11) Hämeenpuisto

• An esplanade-style parkway with a gravel path bordered by trees and lawns.

12) Pyynikki

• In Pyynikki, near Lake Pyhäjärvi, there are hilly jogging trails, trees, and both shaded and sunny lawn areas. The Rosendahl and Pyynikki beaches are also located here.

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