Workshops dedicated to biodiversity and Miyawaki forests were held in Umag as part of the Crošnjica Umag project. The project is being implemented by the City of Umag, the Croatian Scouting Association (Savez izviđača Hrvatske) and creative agency Hearth, and builds on the previous local project 'Voli Umag, izdvoji s(v)e'.
The project encompasses educational workshops with pupils from Umag schools, as well as the joint planning and planting of a Crošnjica, a small forested area. At the Marija i Lina Primary School, professional associates from the Croatian Scouting Association held workshops for students in classes 1a and 1b, during which the children explored the richness of the forest world and the interconnection of living beings.
During the workshops, pupils learned about the importance of biodiversity for nature conservation, as well as about life in the forest, the different roles of its inhabitants and the preservation of natural habitats. Through conversation, games and tasks, they listened to the sounds of forest animals, recognised forest inhabitants and explored the roles of plants, animals and other organisms in the forest ecosystem.
By assembling food chains, the children discovered how living beings are connected and why every organism is important for maintaining natural balance. They also became acquainted with the Miyawaki method, which enables the creation of small, dense forests by planting diverse native plant species. This method contributes to increasing biodiversity and creating greener spaces in urban environments.
Through joint activities, the pupils developed their observation, reasoning and cooperation skills, while raising awareness of the importance of nature conservation and the interconnection of all living beings. The Croatian Scouting Association aims to stimulate children's interest in nature and develop awareness of the importance of biodiversity and joint action for a greener and more sustainable future.
