The participants of the 4th National Expedition and Field Gathering of the teams of young zoologists had their practical lessons in Feldman Ecopark on June 13. More than 70 students from children\u2019s out-of-school ecology and biology education institutions from 17 oblasts of our country studied the animal world of Sloboda Ukraine. The all-day programme contained educating workshops and laboratory works in ornithology, entomology and hydrobiology. Moreover, the guests were able to take a closer look at the animals of Feldman Ecopark, watched the performance by the Theatre of Children and Animals, visited the Horse Complex, where they were able to groom its even-toed residents. During the dinner brakes and rests, the visitors from other regions had time to find friends among their local counterparts from the Feldman Ecopark Children\u2019s Ecology and Nature Study Academy.<\/p>\n
It should be noted that the National Expedition and Field Gathering is arranged every year by the National Ecology and Nature Students\u2019 Centre in different regions. This year, Kharkiv oblast became the place for the activities, and the Social and Humanitarian Multi-Complex Feldman Ecopark was elected as a main location.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year, the National Expedition and Field Gathering is welcomed by Kharkiv Regional House of Children\u2019s and Youth Creativity, and it recommended its partner \u2013 Feldman Ecopark \u2013 as a place for field lessons,\u201d the methodologist of the ecology and nature conservation department of the National Ecology and Nature Centre Olena Ivasiunko told. \u201cIt is a wonderful place: hospitable administration, wonderful nature, rich animal collection, and comfortable conditions for the lessons. I think that all of our participants, both the adults and the children, appreciated this. We will be glad to continue and develop the cooperation!\u201d<\/p>\n
It should be reminded that one of Ukraine\u2019s largest non-governmental out-of-school education institutions exists in Feldman Ecopark for 6 years \u2013 the Children\u2019s Ecology and Nature Study Academy. The number of its members has already exceeded a thousand. There are more than a dozen of various units and schools here, and the lessons not only broadens children\u2019s outlook, but also give the pleasure of communication with animals. The most popular directions of the Children\u2019s Academy are the Young Biologists\u2019 Club, the Theatre of Children and Animals, Eco-Know-All, Forest School, the Club of Young Cynologists, the Master City, and the Horse Complex. The latter provides the kids with a unique opportunity to master the skills of mild training of horses, donkeys and ponies, and opens the way to the equestrian sport. It is proved by successful results of the Academy\u2019s members at the prestigious riding competitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"