Five energy saving tips just for you
Small actions matter. Anna-Sofia Laurila, an intern in Liiver's Eco-Acts Together project, compiled five tips to help you save energy in your own everyday life. Adjust the room temperature lower. Even a one-degree reduction saves 5 % in heating costs. At the same time, the strain on the environment is also lower. Reduce water consumption by investing in water-saving taps, shower heads and toilets. Heating water requires a lot of energy, so […]
Energy renovations of village houses can result in big savings
Energy Saving Week will be celebrated this year from 6 to 12 October 2025. During Energy Saving Week, we highlight village associations that have improved the energy efficiency of their village houses and made them more comfortable and sustainable places for the entire community. Safer and more energy-efficient Ylivallin Seurala Improvements have been made to the Ylivallin Seurala to make the village's common house even safer, more energy-efficient and accessible to everyone. The repairs were based on a previously conducted condition survey. The lighting has been completely renewed […]
Village equipment rental shops emerge
Sustainable development is created by everyday actions. Goods rental shops offer the opportunity to rent various goods, equipment and machines when you need them – without everyone having to buy everything themselves. This saves money, space and natural resources. We encourage everyone to get to know the goods rental shops in the local area and use them for everyday and party needs! Goods rental shops in the villages of the Liiveri area: Honkakylä goods rental shop (Seinäjoki) Asemanseudu Kehittämisyhdistensen goods rental shop (Ylistaro) Nopankylä […]
Youth Villages – Youth Leader theme call open until the end of October!
Do you feel like your village could be more youth-friendly? The Youth Villages funding call gives you and your friends the opportunity to make your village a more lively, welcoming and youth-friendly place! Now is the time to make the voice of young people heard in village communities. What are Youth Villages? The Youth Villages -Youth Leader funding call supports projects that increase youth participation and improve the amenity of villages. You can create new spaces, organize events […]
August newsletter – read Liiver news
Topics in the August newsletter: LocalTapiola donates €20,000 to Liiver's Youth Leader Liiver provides money for community security and preparedness investments An international youth project is launched under the leadership of Noora Ekosparraamo is launching – register to join! See the list of those who have received funding – 18 new recipients There is a threat that the conditions for a good life will be cut from 4,300 villages A study trip to Pirkanmaa, workshops… You can read the newsletter here.
Money from the Liiverin Fund for community security and preparedness investments – application open
Leader Liiveri offers associations, foundations and other communities the opportunity to implement investments that improve safety and preparedness. The support is intended for investments that facilitate everyday life and increase the community's ability to act in emergency situations. Funding is available for a wide range of projects. For example, purchasing a defibrillator, installing security cameras, improving lighting or building a disabled ramp can be financed. Also, backup power solutions, such as generators and energy-saving […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish the projects that have received funding when the ELY Centre has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY Centre between 7 June and 13 August 2025 are listed below. Project support Investments in the development of the rural operating environment JALASJÄRVEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB – Acquisition of a driving simulator Asemanseudu keitamisehtiyhdistys ry – The power of Vitting and the security of the multi-purpose hall Development project to be implemented as a small project Etelä-Ohjanmaan Nuorisoseura ry – Youth companionship for a documentary Investment to be implemented as a small project Nopankylä village club […]
Leader applications will be processed by Liiver's board monthly in autumn 2025.
The Liiver board will meet four times in autumn 2025 to decide on Leader support applications. Board meeting dates: Tue 2.9, Tue 7.10, Sat 8.11. and Tue 9.12. All project and business support options are available for application throughout the autumn. The projects will focus particularly on community security and preparedness investments. Leader business support applications to be processed at the meetings must be in Hyrrä two weeks and project support applications three weeks before the meeting. Before you start your application in Hyrrä, […]
Meadows offer many benefits
Establishing a meadow in your yard is an eco-friendly act that provides relief not only to nature but also to people. If you don't want to change the entire grassland area, you can establish a meadow in a less used place. Even a small area dedicated to meadow plants helps support biodiversity. At the same time, you save time and money, for example, as you don't have to mow and water the entire grassland area. Five reasons to establish a meadow: 1. […]
Control of invasive species in the village
Invasive species initiatives, such as controlling the thorny rose or giant balsam, are a concrete way to influence local nature. They improve the biodiversity of the area and can attract villagers of all ages. Cooperation increases cohesion and makes the village tidier. What are invasive species and why should they be controlled? An invasive species refers to an organism that has moved to a new area as a result of intentional or unintentional human activity. Usually […]