During this excursion, children will explore the Mediterranean scrubland, learning to recognize typical plants of the area and understand how they have adapted to the environment. They will be involved in playful activities that will help them develop greater ecological awareness.
Target audience: Elementary school (second cycle)
Objective: Have students discover their local area through local plant species and raise their awareness of the importance of nature and its protection.
Activities: Nature walk, educational games and creation of a herbarium.
Topics include:
- Mediterranean scrub plants and their adaptations
- The recognition of different plant species
- Creating a herbarium and conservation techniques
- Traditional uses of plants in the history of the Mediterranean people
- The role of pollinating insects and the plants preferred by caterpillars and butterflies
- Environmental protection and fire risk, with a focus on environmental impacts caused by human activities.
This excursion allows children to approach nature in a hands-on way, stimulating curiosity and respect for the environment.
