Service group: Environment & nature
Vantaa Adult Education Centre
Vantaa Adult Education Centre organises civic education, basic adult education, and foreign language and integration training for immigrants.
Declaration by Finland’s six largest cities on the promotion of the national sustainable development road map
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its goals enable a horizontal examination of the future challenges and functions of cities.
Development of Kuusijärvi
Kuusijärvi will be developed into an all-year site for nature and recreational activities, on the terms of the local nature and landscapes.
Find your way to Kuusijärvi
Kuusijärvi nature and recreation area invites you to enjoy its atmosphere every day of the year! Kuusijärvi is open to everyone, and it is an excellent destination for outdoor activities, hiking and relaxation all year round.
Kuusijärvi nature and history
The intriguing history of Kuusijärvi is full of kings, tragic maidens and a horse rider who lost his sword. The name of Kuusijärvi (“Spruce lake”) comes from a small lake surrounded by spruce trees.
Nature reserves
Nature reserves that maintain biodiversity throughout the city are an integral part of Vantaa's green network.
Support for the activities of youth groups and organisations
Youth services promote the operating conditions of youth organisations and youth groups active in the city and support young people's opportunities to be active in and impact society.
Environmental permits and notifications
Permits for matters under the Environmental Protection Act, Waste Act, Water Act, Section 161 a of the Land Use and Building Act, Land Extraction Act and the environmental protection provisions of the City of Vantaa.
Health protection control
Environmental Health Services are responsible for the quality control of drinking and bathing water as well as monitoring health matters related to housing and indoor air. Control activities are also carried out, for example, in schools and day care centres, nursing homes and public sports
Bird year
Vantaa celebrates bird-theme year in 2022, during which special attention will be paid to many familiar bird species’ becoming endangered. The theme-year program consists of bird trips and a photo competition.