March 12th 2024, webinar 4/5, Iceland

Welcome to an introduction to nature interpretation in Iceland. We'll delve into its connection to the Icelandic heritage with the Sagas and the folk stories, how and where nature interpretation is taught today and how it is used in the field of ever changing nature, with focus on both nature conservation and visitor safety. 

Program of the webinar 

• From settlement to storytelling, Torfi Stefán Jónsson, Þingvellir National Park
• Interpretation in Ranger training. Nature interpretation as a management tool in National parks and other protected areas, Kristín Ósk Jónasdóttir, The Environment Agency of Iceland
• Interpretation education in Universities, Guðmundur Björnsson, University of Iceland 

Short break 

• Windows towards nature, Informal education in nature exhibitions and visitor centers, Helga Aradóttir, Icelandic Museum of Natural History and Stefanía Eir Vignisdóttir, Vatnajökull National Park.
• Nature interpretation in ever changing nature,  Nína Aradóttir, Vatnajökull National Park. 

Break out rooms – these are our thoughts. Tell us how does the sagas and folk stories connect into each countries interpretation.  

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 >>