Tourism, nature and us

University of Warsaw Masurian Centre for Biodiversity Research and Education

Centre was established as part of the “The Masurian Center for Biodiversity and Nature Education in Urwitałt” project. Project finished in 2024 envisioned the modernization of the Field Station of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Warsaw in a way that extends the existing offer related to environmental education.

We want to become a recognizable point on the map of Masuria, involved in the region through both educational activities and active protection of natural resources. The Center is to become a platform for cooperation between various centers, which will jointly shape the future in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. The project also envisaged specific activities related to the active protection of nature. We improved water conditions, which have deteriorated dramatically in recent years. Consequently, our activities are to contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of protected species and the restoration of valuable natural habitats.

The Warmia and Mazury region is one of the most valuable areas in Poland. Thanks to the well-preserved natural values, one of the main areas of the voivodeship development is tourism. In recent years, the development of tourism has been very visible with the number of tourists growing every year. The growing popularity of the region puts nature under a lot of pressure, which can result in the destruction of the environment. To avoid this and allow for further further development of tourism based on natural values, acting in line with the principles of sustainable development must be a priority.

Education Centre and its exhibition. The Interactive Science Center is a modern exhibition that presented organisms and processes occurring in the surrounding environment. This exhibition is showcase the nature of Warmia and Mazury and its relationship with humans. The main theme of the exhibition concerns small water reservoirs and wetland ecosystems. The Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship has a special potential to present the significance of such places. Visitors will find modern exhibits that will introduce them to the subject of water and mud in an accessible and interesting way. Moreover, the display contains attractively arranged aquariums and terrariums presenting selected animals in an environment that is as close to the natural as possible. 

We are open from May to September. However, before your visit, please check the exact days, times and conditions under which you can visit the exhibition. You can get information by writing us an e-mail or checking our Facebook page.