A New House of Nature Has Opened in Hodonín

The 13th House of Nature in the Czech Republic opened to the public on June 1. This architecturally remarkable building, created by transforming a former kindergarten into a gateway to the nearby Hodonínská Dúbrava, has been under construction since early 2022. The design of its outdoor exhibition was influenced by the tornado that devastated the surrounding area in June 2021. A financial contribution of 15 million CZK was provided by the Komárek Family Foundation.

“Our foundation decided to get involved in the restoration of public spaces in Hodonín immediately after the tornado. The House of Nature and its garden are the first results of a long‑term effort by collaborating organizations to create a unique space that will serve people of all generations. We remain actively engaged in the area, providing financial and professional support for six other projects,” said Karel Komárek, chairman of the KKFF Foundation's board of trustees.

Visitors will be particularly captivated by the second floor. This extension features a fully glazed wooden structure, and its interior showcases a stylized representation of the light forest of Hodonínská Dúbrava. This national natural monument is one of the most valuable botanical sites in the Czech Republic, characterized by a mix of dry habitats and wetlands, allowing the coexistence of both steppe and moisture‑loving species.

“Visitors will have the opportunity to learn in an engaging way not only about the flora and fauna of Dúbrava but also about the unique biotopes of the Hodonín region. I am pleased that, with the financial help of several valued partners, we have succeeded in creating a modern educational center that brings the region’s nature closer to its visitors. I believe that the new House of Nature will become a sought‑after destination for those visiting the city,” said Hodonín Mayor Libor Střecha.

The construction of the Hodonínská Dúbrava House of Nature, which includes both indoor and outdoor exhibitions (a garden), cost 109.2 million CZK. The project was funded from multiple sources, including the Operational Programme Environment, the state budget through the Ministry of the Environment from the National Recovery Plan, the Karel Komárek Family Foundation, and the South Moravian Region.