Published on: 2026-10-04
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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Until the end of October, the capital is hosting the “Weekends of Good Deeds” campaign. Everyone interested is invited to take care of animals ahead of winter. The organizer of the initiative is the capital city Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection.
“Winter is a challenging period for urban animals, and we can make it easier. The ‘Good Deeds Weekend’ campaign is a simple and accessible way to show care. Bring food and feeders to eco-centers, participate in our events, tell your friends. Even a small contribution matters,” said Elena Zharkova, Head of the Department of Ecological Education and Awareness of the Moscow Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection.
The main problem for animals staying in the capital for the winter is a lack of food. Every year, more than 100 species of birds remain in Moscow for the winter. Squirrels make caches in autumn, hiding cones, acorns, and nuts, but often forget exactly where they hid the treats and go hungry. They need help to survive the cold season.
Treats and feeders: how to help animals
The best treat for birds is sunflower and pumpkin seeds, nuts, acorns, dried berries (rowan, hawthorn), cereals, and seeds of wild herbs. Squirrels can be offered pine or forest nuts, raw seeds (sunflower, pumpkin), dried berries, and cones with seeds (pine, spruce, fir).
The feeder can be made independently from wood or plywood, or a ready-made one made from eco-friendly materials can be purchased.
You can bring food and feeders to the eco-centers at the following addresses:
— “Losiny Ostrov. Krasnaya Sosna” — 12th line of Krasnaya Sosna, house 28;
– “Kuzminki” – Kuzminskaya Street, Building 10, Structure 1;
— eco-school “Kuskovo” — 3rd Museum Street, building 40, structure 1;
— “Doe House” — Zelenograd, Nikolsky Passage, behind house 2;
— “Forest Tale” — 36th kilometer of the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD), outer side, Bitza recreation area;
— “Terletsky” — Metallurgov Street, building 41, structure 1;
— “Tsar’s Apiary” — Izmailovskaya Paseka village, house 1;
— “Museum of Nature” — Rodionovskaya Street, building 2;
— “Losiny Ostrov. Russian Life” — Bumazhnaya Proseka, building 21, structure 1.
The list of eco-centers is published on website. They operate daily from 10:00 to 17:00.
Join environmental initiatives
The project operates as part of the campaign “Ecodeal”. Within its framework, they talk about the technology of making feeders and their assembly, as well as hold lectures on proper feeding and urban biodiversity. You can familiarize yourself with the events of the campaign at link.
Environmental educational activities conducted at the eco-centers of the Department of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Protection of the city of Moscow contribute to the implementation of the national project “Environmental well-being”. More information about Russia’s national projects and the capital’s contribution can be found on a special page.
The mos.ru portal features a large-scale special project, dedicated to the development of key areas of Moscow. Among them are transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and the construction sector. The special project helps to find out how the capital has changed in recent years, which initiatives aimed at making the life of city residents even more comfortable are currently being implemented, and what awaits Moscow and its inhabitants in the near future.
On the project page “Ecology” You can learn about how the capital is renewing its green spaces and expanding ecological education, as well as preparing to make eco-friendly solutions a part of everyday life.
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