Back To Green

With the project, we aim to, create consciousness about biodiversity and vegetation of Europe, raise awareness about climate change effects on medicinal plants and EU vegetation, develop apps, ga...

With the project, we aim to, create consciousness about biodiversity and vegetation of Europe, raise awareness about climate change effects on medicinal plants and EU vegetation, develop apps, games for students so that they can learn about medicinal and aromatic herbs and their benefits, develop lesson plans and educational activities to support teaching staff on their professions and help them integrate climate change issues into their school curriculum, as well as create a booklet, lesson plans and presentations which can be as a tool for teachers to provide lessons that are related to the topics of vegetation, flora and fauna . Participants will gain green skills and knowledge about climate change.

With the project, we aim to, create consciousness about biodiversity and vegetation of Europe, raise awareness about climate change effects on medicinal plants and EU vegetation, develop apps, games for students so that they can learn about medicinal and aromatic herbs and their benefits, develop lesson plans and educational activities to support teaching staff on their professions and help them integrate climate change issues into their school curriculum, as well as create a booklet, lesson plans and presentations which can be as a tool for teachers to provide lessons that are related to the topics of vegetation, flora and fauna . Participants have gained green skills and knowledge about climate change. Within the project students observed climate change effects on Holly Cross Mountains Geopark. Students learned about endangered and extinct plants and how to use herbs for remedies. They learned about botanical garden’s scientific work. In the follow-up activities students will learn how to prepare their own herbal blends after learning the benefits and importance of mixture amounts.

The "Back to Green" project achieved several concrete outputs and results aimed at raising awareness about climate change and its effects on medicinal and aromatic plants. Key outputs include lesson plans and educational materials developed to integrate climate change into the curriculum, such as a booklet on medicinal herbs in five languages and a glossary of herbal terms. A project website, Facebook page, and eTwinning project were also created for ongoing collaboration and resource sharing. Students and teachers engaged in hands-on activities, including creating herbal blends and conducting experiments in a chemistry lab, to better understand the medicinal properties of plants and their importance. The project also resulted in the creation of digital games to educate students about herbs and climate change. Additional outputs included articles, presentations, posters, and a YouTube channel focused on herbal tea blends and climate education. By fostering international collaboration, the project enhanced green skills and environmental awareness among participants, encouraging them to create their own small gardens and understand the importance of biodiversity and plant conservation.