Oksana Kremin, the head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection and an expert of the IRCEF, hosted a captivating workshop where children skillfully arranged beautiful roses from vibrant fallen leaves. These young ecologists from PADIUN not only believe but also demonstrate through their actions that it’s not a challenging endeavor.
During the workshop, Ms. Kremin reminded the children about the arrival of the fall season in Ukraine and underscored the importance of refraining from burning fallen leaves. Such actions are not only risky and illegal but also illogical. Ms. Oksana emphasized, “Take care of yourselves and your loved ones—avoid starting fires.”
Before the workshop, the participants brainstormed ways to put fallen leaves to good use. Together with Mrs. Oksana, they came to the conclusion that fallen leaves could provide significant benefits to gardens by enriching the soil with valuable nutrients and providing frost protection. However, during their discussion, the students also highlighted the importance of avoiding leaves that may be infected with diseases or insects. So, what can be done with the fallen leaves?
- Create leaf humus.
- Incorporate them into compost or use them to fertilize the lawn.
- Make mulch from the fallen leaves.
- Utilize them for planting indoor flowers.
- Engage in crafting various handmade creations.
- Motivated to arrange something unique, the children diligently worked on their handmade flowers.
After their brainstorming session, they worked together to create a bouquet of autumn roses.
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).
Oksana Kremin,
Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection at PADIUN and IERS expert
