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Environmental Awareness and Education Activities – Promotion of Ecological Mindset in the Municipality of Ilion
Sector: Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Implementation Area: Municipality of Ilion
Duration: 2022
Budget: 100€ -700€, depending on the action

Experiential environmental education activities are organized in various fields, targeting preschool, primary, and secondary school students. The thematic units include: “Let’s Talk About Trees,” “Planting Aromatic Herbs,” “Harvest Festival in the Urban Grove,” “Harvesting My School’s Olives,” and “From Vine to Wine.” These activities focus on fruit-bearing trees, olive harvesting, vineyards, grape harvest, aromatic plants, bees, and honey.

Additionally, tree planting events and awareness campaigns on the benefits of urban trees are organized and demonstrations of innovative tree support systems are conducted with the active participation of students.

Problem Addressed: The objective is to introduce, inspire, and sensitize citizens—starting from an early age—to love and respect the environment and urban greenery.
Contact Details: Marianthi Rappou, Head of the Planning and Studies Department of the Environment Directorate - Email: mrappou@ilion.gr