The newest issue of the Colinele Transilvaniei Gazette - available only in Romanian is out! 

An edition filled with stories, projects, and local inspiration from the heart of our ecotourism destination. The publication brings to the forefront people, initiatives, nature, and education — all seen through the eyes of the communities that make up the Highlands region.

The central theme of this edition shines a light on nature as essential to our lives and economy, highlighting why environmental protection is a direct investment in the safety and prosperity of every one of us. The opening article shows how healthy soil, forests, and green spaces act as natural shields against droughts, floods, and the rising costs affecting agriculture and households.

Nature — a teacher and partner for the future

The gazette showcases recent educational projects in which children and young people experienced nature firsthand, with their hands in the soil and their eyes on the sky:

• schoolyards transformed into living learning spaces, thematic gardens, and sensory areas for students;

• camps, workshops, and interpretation stations where children explore local flora and fauna;

• practical hands-on activities involving water, microorganisms, and amphibians.

These initiatives reveal how education can step beyond classroom walls and become part of the natural landscape, shaping generations who love and protect the place they call home.

Smart agriculture in a changing world

The new issue also addresses a crucial topic for local farmers: adapting to climate change. Drought, heatwaves, and new pests are putting serious pressure on crops, and the gazette offers concrete ideas for resilience: using local varieties, crop rotation, rainwater harvesting, vegetative shelterbelts, and shallow tillage to maintain soil fertility.

Water — a precious resource

A dedicated article highlights the importance of rainwater collection across Coline households. From accessible home solutions to recommendations for guesthouses, the issue provides practical guidance on efficient water management — a topic increasingly relevant as summers become drier.

Biodiversity, community, and tradition

This edition includes stories about school gardens and orchards, thematic trails, learning experiences in meadows and hayfields, as well as creative cultural initiatives such as children recording their own audiobooks. All of them show how tradition, nature, and education grow together in the Transylvanian Hills.

The new issue of the Colinele Transilvaniei Gazette is an invitation to see the region through new eyes — with respect for nature, with a desire to get involved, and with pride in the communities that bring it to life.

If you want to discover what is happening across the Coline region, how local education, agriculture, and tourism are evolving, or if you are simply looking for authentic stories and rural inspiration, this edition is for you.

You can find the full gazette in PDF format on the Colinele Transilvaniei website or within communities across the destination.

Enjoy the read — and help spread the word!