Nowiny combines two nature attractions with a local history of its own. At Bagno Serebryskie, the focus is on peat bogs, birdwatching, and butterflies; the “Stańków” nature trail leads through forests to Nowiny and past historic forestry buildings. When planning your trip, you can decide whether you are more interested in a nature reserve and its wildlife, a forest route with historic stops, or the development of the village itself.

Bagno Serebryskie: Peat Bog and Birdlife

The Bagno Serebryskie Nature Reserve is a 376.62-hectare peat bog reserve. It is an important habitat for around 150 bird species, including the globally endangered Aquatic Warbler and corncrake. Around 300 butterfly species are also found there. The area is considered unique in Poland as a habitat for rare butterfly species. Birds and butterflies together define its natural history profile. The approximate figures put the two groups in perspective: the stated number of butterfly species is about twice as high as the number of bird species.

Two observation towers have been built along the nature trail in the reserve. The stopping points marked with limestone are suitable for observing the birds in the reserve. The trail thus connects the area’s birdlife with specific observation points along the route.

The “Stańków” Nature Trail

The “Stańków” nature trail starts at the Stańków Reservoir and leads through the forests of the Chełm Forest District to Nowiny. Along the way, it passes historic foresters’ houses, huts, and a former seed-drying kiln. It is located in the southeastern part of Chełmski Landscape Park. Its route to Nowiny and the historic forestry buildings along the way give it a different focus from the peat bog trail at Bagno Serebryskie.

A shorter version of the trail is about two kilometers long. If you prefer a shorter route for your planning, this option provides a specific point of reference.

The two nature trails offer different planning features: Stańków has a shorter route option, while the Bagno trail focuses on observation towers and marked stopping points for birdwatching. The routes therefore differ mainly in route length and focus for wildlife observation.

Local History from 1827 to the Present

In 1827, Nowiny was a folwark within the Uher estates. In the 19th century, the village developed into a German colony. The folwark designation therefore applies to a specific year, while its development into a colony covers a longer period of local history.

In 1935, the Dominican Stanisław Szalast founded a home in Nowiny for unmarried and sick men. The home was under the patronage of Saint Paschal; today, it is a Dom Pomocy Społecznej. Its founding in 1935 adds another dated chapter to the village’s history, linking a historic institution with its present-day institutional status.

For the broader travel overview: Stańków.