Whether they live in the city or in the countryside, children need to feel connected to their environment and develop a sense of personal responsibility for its preservation. In order to do that they need a practical understanding of how ecosystems work; through observation and experimentation with local examples, but also by understanding their common mechanics across the planet.
Throughout the course we map a pathway to a greener future – through a series of hands-on activities: transforming a school garden into a ‘micro farm’, starting a classroom plant nursery, attracting birds and wildlife to the school center, recycling food waste using earthworms, growing mushrooms using recycled materials; we offer our students ‘green lenses’ to see all their actions from an environmental perspective.
Working both inside and outside the classroom we will map a simple action plan to take home and share, so your educational center can introduce these natural connection projects and become more sustainably rooted in the landscape around, while its community also feels a greater sense of belonging to all of nature.
With the certainty that this course brings, we can empower the next generation to truly make a difference in the preservation of our home planet.
The principles of outdoor education and forest schooling;
Transforming skills, attitudes, and behaviors through direct engagement with outdoor settings;
Worm composting, bird feeders to support wild species, novel classroom pets.
Day 5 – Mapping a greener future
Workshop on natural cosmetics and edible skincare;
Project: Mapping a greener future – What have we learned? What support do we need? What new seeds can we plant in our schools? What new perspectives can we offer our students? Action plan and strategy.
Day 6 – Course closure & cultural activities
Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
Excursion and other external cultural activities.
Dates and locations
You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.
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Reviews about this course
Jake Jeffordfrom UK
I loved the relaxed nature of the course and that we got to test out activities that we can give to our students. I really enjoyed the interactive side of the course, for example when we made products out of raw materials.
Obimdike, Mmachukwu Lorettafrom Nigeria/Germany
The visit of Eze Village Botanical Garden and Centre De'couvente Mer et Montagne was amazing and also listing to environmental projects to do with kids and also our presentation.
Marta Olszewska-Wolakfrom Poland
The topic was very interesting. I enjoyed everything really, but especially preparing natural cosmetics.
Rita Campos Querofrom Spain
The course was very useful and practical, the tutor explained the topic very well and made us reflect on the importance of improving our planet.
María Dolores Caballero Herrerafrom Spain
The course was very practical, and I learned a lot about how to teach my students to take care of the environment.