Familiarizing children with the flora and fauna of the forest ecosystem during a trip to Mahurychi - IRCEF

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Familiarizing children with the flora and fauna of the forest ecosystem during a trip to Mahurychi

Teachers at Turye-Remety Secondary School recently organized an enriching trip to the forest for third-grade students to help them familiarize themselves with the natural beauty of their native land. Orysia Krechko, a biology teacher and IERS eco-activist, joined the walk, sharing her expertise on the various species of animals and plants the children encountered along the way. She also taught them the rules of behavior in the forest and instilled in them a sense of respect for the environment.

Teachers at Turye-Remety Secondary School recently organized an enriching trip to the forest for third-grade students to help them familiarize themselves with the natural beauty of their native land. Orysia Krechko, a biology teacher and IERS eco-activist, joined the walk, sharing her expertise on the various species of animals and plants the children encountered along the way. She also taught them the rules of behavior in the forest and instilled in them a sense of respect for the environment.

The excursion began right in the schoolyard, where the students’ curiosity was piqued by the trees and bushes lining the school alley, the birds singing in the branches, and the insects buzzing about. As they ventured further, their fascination grew. Near Mount Mahurychi, the children spotted a large anthill and were eager to learn more about its inhabitants.

Ms. Krechko explained that ants are social insects living in colonies, with each ant playing a specific role. She highlighted the importance of ants in the ecosystem and ensured that the children observed the insects from a respectful distance, emphasizing that they should not disturb these vital creatures. Using binoculars, the students watched faraway trees and birds taking care of their nestlings in the thick branches of trees. Their final destination was an eastern white pine, affectionately named “Grizzly Giant.” Here, the students were fascinated to learn about some of the tallest trees in Europe and the world, as well as the various bird species that inhabit the forest. The trip was very successful. The students enjoyed it so much that they didn’t want to go back home and requested another trip soon. Orysia Krechko expressed hope that their eco-activity in nature would bring positive results in the future.

The event was held in 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).

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