Brandenburg's Environment Minister recognizes the green classroom in Potsdam

Brandenburg's Environment Minister recognizes the green classroom in Potsdam

in Potsdam an important step for environmental education was taken today when Brandenburg's Environment Minister Axel Vogel honored the “green classroom” in the eco-old in the Schlaatz district as the country's youth nature conservation award. This award is not only a financial support of 3,000 euros, but also recognition for the longstanding commitment of the NABU district association Potsdam, which has been offering environmental pedagogical events for children of primary school for two decades.

"The eco -chamber has become a significant extra -curricular educational offer for daycare centers and primary schools," emphasized Minister Vogel. It is important that the diverse programs are also open to special schools as well as for children from socially weaker families or with non-German mother tongue. This shows the inclusive approach of the ecoamen, which wants to make environmental education accessible to every child. Vogel emphasized the importance of the predominantly voluntary commitment that makes such offers possible.

diverse educational offers

In the "Green Classroom", the focus is on direct nature experiences and fun discovering. There are 16 different programs that range from the "Wunderwelt Wiese" to "Art in Nature". Every year, around 250 children take part in these events between April and September to deepen their understanding of nature and their need for protection. Katja Vinzelberg, who has headed the eco -chapter for eight years, emphasizes that a space for independent learning is created here, which enables children to get more in touch with the nature of nature. "It complements the theory and promotes understanding of the connections in nature," she explains.

Another remarkable educational project of the eco -chapter is the AG "Young Conservationists", in which children from ten years of age are active and explore animals, plants and habitats under guidance. For example, they create summer quarters for bats or maintain rare crops that contribute to biodiversity. This practical work not only gives the children knowledge, but also a feeling of responsibility for their environment.

Not only children benefit from the offers of the ecological chapter. Adults also find a place in this facility where they can pursue their passion for gardening. Under the direction of a group of garden enthusiasts, weekly meetings for community gardening take place in the summer months, which benefits the community and environmental awareness.

The nature conservation award of the country

Since 1998, the Nature Conservation Fund Brandenburg has been giving the nature conservation award to honor outstanding services in practical nature conservation, sustainable land use, but also in public relations and environmental education. In addition to the ecoamen, Thorsten Weidner from Steinhöfel was also awarded this year, who has been committed to water entertainment and nature conservation measures since 1992. A total of 45 awards have been awarded since the beginning of the price, including many young people.

The foundation has been committed to preserving the diversity and natural beauty of the Märkische Landscapes since its foundation in 1995. In cooperation with counties, municipalities and various associations, over 1,200 nature conservation projects were realized. This shows the far -reaching efforts of the country, not only nature, but also to the coming generations.

In times of climate change and the loss of biodiversity, such initiatives as the ecolasses are of fundamental importance for the future development of an environmentally conscious society. A detailed report is available for further information that illuminates the background and other programs of the eco-chapter, as report.pnr24-online.de reports .