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Discover the story of Rapunzel with our quest in Gornja Radgona
Big Friendly Giants
A new quest is waiting for you at the border between Austria and Slovenia. We have recently finished this trail to get to know some of Gornja Radgona’s most astonishing trees while rediscovering a classic fairytale: Rapunzel.
Explore Herzogenburg With Peter Pan: A Playful Path Into Nature and Local Heritage
Big Friendly Giants
Green Steps announces the release of a new Peter Pan–themed digital quest in Herzogenburg, available on the ARK app. The trail guides visitors to local trees and cultural landmarks through playful storytelling and interactive questions.
ChangeX Funding for Mobile Campus Project
Mobile Campus
Funding from ChangeX enabled Green Steps to update two well-known hiking routes in the Wachau with the latest experiential education methods. In recent months, our team developed the natural monument Zellergraben in the municipality of Furth, and the new signage was recently handed over to the local community.
Exploring a Monastery through a Magical Treasure Hunt
Activity Review
During Summer 2025 we organized a few memorable activities for children. One of them was a Treasure Hunt in Göttweig monastery with mythical characters played by our international volunteers.
Mapping Trees: With Green Steps Towards a New Awareness
Activity Review
On May 24, a multi-hour Green Steps workshop took place in Pürbach, near the Czech border, organized by the “Mitmachregion Waldviertel” and Parents For Future Waldviertel. Christian Oberlechner, chair of the Eco-Social Initiative Waldviertel, shares his impressions
ND 68: One New Natural Monument, Dozens Still Waiting
News
The lime tree of Salcherstraße has gained protection as a natural monument. While our efforts have pushed the number of living protected trees to 53, dozens of ancient trees remain threatened by weak legislation and urban development.
Curious Camp 2025
Mobile Campus
This summer we had a pleasure to host one more Curious Camp for children in July with the team of our international volunteers! Here is a quick overview of how it was:
Behind Green Steps: Anja Rowane
Team Intro
Meet Anja, a college student from Ohio who spent four weeks with us at Green Steps!
Behind Green Steps: Tommy Chang
Team Intro
Meet Tommy, a passionate volunteer from Taiwan that spent a summer month with us!
