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Facilitating students' access to nature

    There may be barriers to outdoor activities in a classical school. Notable barriers include:
    - Fear and health and safety concerns;
    - teachers' distrust of teaching in the field;
    - School Rules;
    - school curriculum requirements;
    - lack of time, resources and support.

    The traditional school still focuses on student achievement (exams, tests, quests, semesters). It is very important that the training programs are implemented. Sometimes such days can only be organized once or twice a year.

    Non-traditional days must be planned in advance so that they can be included in the curriculum.

    Teachers and educators are responsible for the safety and health of students because certain activities are risky. Safety instructions are written for each event or activity provided to children, and each student must be registered.

    Unequal opportunities for young people to be close to nature

    In order to facilitate children's access to nature:

    • Collaborate with social partners (park staff, farmers, landscape specialists, etc.).
    • Organize activities in the school yard, outdoors (games, activities).