Natalia Stetso, an eco-trainer for the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe, and a dedicated volunteer with the Ecological Commission of the Mukachevo Greek Catholic Eparchy, as well as a teacher at Velykoroztitsa Primary School, recently introduced the senior group “Sunshine” students to the fascinating lives of owls in Transcarpathia. She organized a thematic interactive session that culminated in a creative workshop where the children made owls out of paper cups.
Initially, the children were captivated by a specially selected owl-themed cartoon, delving into details about where these magnificent birds reside, what they typically consume, and what sets them apart from other avian species. To aid the children in retaining the distinctive features of owls, the teacher proposed a hands-on approach, encouraging the creation of miniature bird toys using cardboard. The students used coffee cups and colored paper to carefully cut out wings, feathers, eyes, and beaks, meticulously assembling these components with glue. In the end, their efforts transformed ordinary cups into recognizable nocturnal birds, allowing them to connect with the subject matter in a fun and memorable way.
The event was held within the framework of cooperation between the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) headed by Olexander Bokotey) and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU Bundesverband, NABU International), project coordinators Ivan Tymofeiev (NABU), and Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).
Informational Service of IRCEF
