MUSTARINDA ASSOCIATION
A Forest Continuum Workbook

The workbook by is composed of multilayered stories, workshops, and activities created in collaboration with local children in the Kainuu area, Finland. It grew from a series of workshops held in the notably large but threatened areas of old-growth forest in the northern boreal zone. In this workbook, readers can discover the forest, its ecosystem and communities, and investigate their own environment through a series of multisensory activities.

Mustarinda are thankful to 6th grade students from Puolankajärvi comprehensive school and teachers, 4th grade and teachers and Mustarinda art club students from Hyrynsalmi comprehensive school, Elis Hannikainen, Laura Suurhasko, Kryštof Kučera, Zuzana Janečková, Chris Mayer, Vilma Mankonen, Saija Kangasniemi, Mustarinda association members for support and Finnish Culture Foundation for travelling grant. [publishers’ note]

Mustarinda Association are Michaela Casková, Robin Everett, Tiina Arjukka Hirvonen, Riitta (Nyyskä) Nykänen.

This book was published on the occasion of the Children’s Forest Pavilion, Lithuania at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition – la Biennale di Venezia 2023.

Published by Kirvarpa, 2024
Design by Monika Janulevičiūtė
Children's Books / Ecology