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On July 15 – 18 there will be an excursion with this title to Osmussaar. The old name of Osmussaar is Odensholm and it alludes to the site of Odin’s grave. According to folk tales among people on the coast the Russian military blew up a large granite rock somewhere on the southern shore of Osmussaar, to get building material for their fortresses. That rock is said to have been the gravestone of Scandinavian god Odin. And we are going to search for just that.

 

Our expedition will be guided by geologist Kalle Suuroja. We will of course investigate everything that has to do with the geological origins of the island, such as the genesis of the Neugrund crater and any visible signs in rocks as witnesses of the event; the picturesque cliff shore and ancient "crocodiles”.

The unique nature of the island will be discussed from the biological aspect too. And who would be better suited to do so on Osmussaar than biologist Tiit Randla, expert on the island. His tales will range from plants to birds; Osmussaar is a paradise for many aquatic birds.

We will also study the sky and observe how clouds form, how they are classed and what the appearance of one or the other kind of cloud predicts about the weather. Our guide for this is weather enthusiast Jüri Kamenik.

More information about how to take part are on the home page of Viitina Nature Education Centre: www.viitinalhk.ee