Methodological issues for composing the botanical programme of camps on knowledge of nature

Authors

  • Ákos Malatinszky Szent István University, Institute of Environmental and Landscape Management Dept. of Nature Conservation, H-2103 Gödöllő, Páter K. u. 1.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56617/tl.4358

Keywords:

environmental education, knowledge of nature, camp, botanical studies

Abstract

The „Süni” (Hedgehog) summer camps on knowledge of nature, organised by Pangea Cultural and Environmental Association for children between 8 and 18, are effective means of environmental education. Structure and methods of botanical special programmes of camps organised between 1996 and 2006 are presented. Most important aim of these programmes is to create direct connections between children and nature by making them get experiences on elements and phenomena of nature from different dimensions, while improving their skills on cooperation. Methods for the familiarization of phytoanatomy, -taxonomy, -geography, coenology, ecology and especially medicinal herbs and their effects are presented within the draft syllabus given for preparing the botanical programme of camps in parallel with aims to be achieved and its possibilities during the excursions. The main aim is to create as many connections between children and flora as possible, in order to make them recognize the diversity and investigate in further exploration as well as create a claim for the preservation of living beings as being adults.

Author Biography

  • Ákos Malatinszky, Szent István University, Institute of Environmental and Landscape Management Dept. of Nature Conservation, H-2103 Gödöllő, Páter K. u. 1.

    malata@zpok.hu

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Published

2007-07-18

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How to Cite

Methodological issues for composing the botanical programme of camps on knowledge of nature. (2007). JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY | TÁJÖKOLÓGIAI LAPOK , 5(1), 13-18. https://doi.org/10.56617/tl.4358

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