February 7th 2024, webinar 3/5, Denmark

Welcome to a webinar where we will present training and education within nature interpretation and environmental education in Denmark. The webinar will consist of presentations, discussions, and workshops regarding central topics on education of Nature Interpreters in Denmark.

The webinar is hosted by Nature Interpretation Denmark and Forestry College at University of Copenhagen. We will tell and show examples of how we work with the education of nature interpreters but spice up with exemplary examples. You must therefore bring something from nature to the webinar: Your nature thing’ must represent the following: What is happening in nature around you right now that you feel should be communicated?

Program of the webinar

•        Welcome and introduction v. Jakob Walløe Hansen, Nature Interpretation Denmark
•        Historical background and an overview of the educational landscape v. Mette Aaskov Knudsen, Nature Interpretation Denmark
•        Nature interpretation in a Danish context v Søren Rafn, Natur Interpretation Denmark
•        Presentation of the two existing nature interpretations educations in Denmark v. Eva Skytte, Nature Interpretation Danmark and Johanne Lybecker Christiani, Forestry Collage
•        Break
•        Participate in two different workshops (see below).

Workshop descriptions

Workshop 1: Bushcraft - a pedagogical method for concrete attention to the environment and climate

Many nature interpreters in Denmark have embraced Bushcraft. Bushcraft can be considered a radical pedagogy as it differs from more conventional teaching methods. It focuses on hands-on experiences and practice. In this workshop we will discuss how this approach can provide participants with an alternative and holistic learning experience that goes beyond traditional school education.

By: Johanne Lybecker Christiani, Forestry Collage

Workshop 2: ‘Naturdannelse’- a new concept in Danish nature interpretation

The workshop will be an introduction to ‘Naturdannelse’. We will give examples of activities and a debate on how we can use it as a guidance and tool in environmental Education and Nature interpretation in the Nordics.

By: Mette Lyngs Ferrum, The Outdoor Counsil and Rikke Mortensen, Foresty Collage

Workshop 3: Evaluation, reflection and feed-back – different methods that support learning

The three terms are used in many ways in the world of education. At this workshop you will get an introduction to how we define the terms and how we work with them when we organize nature interpreters’ education.

By: Mette Aaskov Knudsen and Eva Skytte, Nature Interpretation Denmark

Workshop 4: Biodiversity - and cooperation between nature interpretors and schools

In this workshop, you will be introduced to concrete examples of how Copenhagen's Nature School collaborates with the managers of urban parks and larger nature reserves to facilitate teaching of biodiversity to schoolchildren and teachers.

By: Jaris Bigler and Giuliano Matessi, Copenhagen’s Natur School

Workshop 5: Climate interpretation and methods - how do we work with competence development

One way to work with competence development in Denmark is through professional networks. The Climate and Sustainability Network is an example of this. In this workshop, the networkfacilitator introduce the network and activities and give concrete examples of activities for children around climate and sustainability interpretation.

By: Maja Birkeland Sell, Nature Interpreter

Notice, that the webinar time mentioned here is SWE/NOR/DEN 1pm-4 pm. That means it is ICE 12am-3pm and FIN 2pm-5pm.

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🔎More about the webinars

Training for Nature interpretation and Environmental Education in the Nordic countries

This webinar series brings together professionals in the fields of environmental education and nature interpretation in the Nordic countries to increase understanding, ideas and professional competence. It gives an overview over current structures and ways how education for environmental awareness and nature relationships is supported and enhanced.

What do we have in common and what is unique? What is innovative and what might be the future trends in each country? Each of the five country webinars will give you an overview of the structures and provide you with some concrete examples about programs and methods.

Schedule

Every webinar will be held at the same time of the day.

ICE 12am-3pm; SWE/NOR/DEN 1pm-4 pm; FIN 2pm-5pm

Read about the project here >>