Small researchers discover the world: environment. Knowledge days inspire kids!

Small researchers discover the world: environment. Knowledge days inspire kids!

The environment. Knowledge days in Lower Austria offered young discoverers between 10 and 14 years of age an exciting experience that took them into the world of science and climate protection. At 46 interactive stations, the children were not only able to develop their curiosity by watching a small tornado or examining the forest floor on the microscope, but also lending them hand. From boat construction with photovoltaics to experiments with dry ice, the kids were invited to expand their knowledge of various habitats and find creative solutions on how to make a positive contribution to the environment. According to a report by ORF Lower Austria, such events are crucial in order to promote environmental awareness in childhood and to use the infection of the youngest.

knowledge transfer in a playful way

Veronika Käfer-Schlager, project manager of the environment. Knowledge days, emphasizes the importance of environmental education for children. She explains that many children actively ask themselves how they can contribute to climate and environmental protection and that the event offers numerous answers. It is particularly interesting that what has been learned by the children is often also used at home - Peter Obricht from the environment and traffic department found that children often raise their parents on mercy and indicate errors. These feedback show how sustainable knowledge from the workshops works and the children motivates positive changes in their everyday life, as reported by the state of Lower Austria

The environment. In the past three years, these events, which take place during the semester break, have developed into a platform that passionately sensitized children to the topics of the environment, climate and energy. Interested visitors found more information and impressions from the event on the website of Environment.Wahlen .