{"id":150515,"date":"2025-08-28T01:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T22:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/?p=150515"},"modified":"2025-08-26T12:34:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:34:32","slug":"tallinns-pollinator-highway-invites-people-into-nature-in-the-heart-of-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/tallinns-pollinator-highway-invites-people-into-nature-in-the-heart-of-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Tallinn\u2019s Pollinator Highway Invites People Into Nature in the Heart of the City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A new green corridor has been opened in Tallinn, called the <b>Pollinator Highway<\/b>\u2014in Estonian <i>Putukav\u00e4il<\/i>. It provides a home and safe passage to forests for countless insects and animals, as well as recreation for city residents. The 13-kilometre long linear park runs through six city districts, stretching from the centre of Tallinn all the way to the Hiiu district. It is one of the most significant projects of the <b>European Green Capital 2023<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The green corridor is not just an ecological habitat for insects and animals\u2014it is also designed for human use. On the newest lit section between Karjamaa and Stroomi Beach, there is a separate pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. Along the route, you&#8217;ll also find drinking water stations and public restrooms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Gradually, the corridor will be equipped with various facilities for outdoor exercise and leisure, such as playgrounds, an outdoor gym, a p\u00e9tanque court, and ping-pong tables. The linear park also features benches and tables for sitting or enjoying a picnic. Located along Kolde Boulevard is also Tallinn\u2019s largest community garden, <i>Pelgu \u00fchisaed<\/i>, which is open to everyone. The address of the garden is Ehte 40, Tallinn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">In the coming years, the Pollinator Highway will extend all the way to Astangu, where it will merge with the vast forests of Harku and N\u00f5mme. During construction, the city has paid special attention to preserving the environment, keeping it as natural and original as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Read more about the Pollinator Highway <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/greentallinn.eu\/en\/flag-projects\/the-pollinator-highway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-848x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-848x1024.jpg 848w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-539x650.jpg 539w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-768x927.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-85x103.jpg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-18x22.jpg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-120x145.jpg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-124x150.jpg 124w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-210x253.jpg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-450x543.jpg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1-650x785.jpg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-801x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-801x1024.jpg 801w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-508x650.jpg 508w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-768x982.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-85x110.jpg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-18x23.jpg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-120x153.jpg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-117x150.jpg 117w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-210x269.jpg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-450x576.jpg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2-650x831.jpg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-710x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-710x1024.jpg 710w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-451x650.jpg 451w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-768x1107.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-76x110.jpg 76w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-18x26.jpg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-120x173.jpg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-104x150.jpg 104w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-210x303.jpg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-450x649.jpg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3-650x937.jpg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela3.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-637x650.jpg 637w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-768x784.jpg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-85x87.jpg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-18x18.jpg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-55x55.jpg 55w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-120x123.jpg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-147x150.jpg 147w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-210x214.jpg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-450x459.jpg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Putukavail_f_SusannaPoikela4-650x664.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; A new green corridor has been opened in Tallinn, called the Pollinator Highway\u2014in Estonian Putukav\u00e4il. It provides a home &hellip; <span class=\"read-more-excerpt\">Read more<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":150505,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[13496,25979,25980,25981,25982,25983,25984],"class_list":["post-150515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nature","tag-parks-in-tallinn","tag-linear-park","tag-putukavail-2","tag-green-corridor","tag-childrens-playgrounds","tag-pollinator-highway","tag-outdoor-activities-in-tallinn"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150515"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":150516,"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150515\/revisions\/150516"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}