Workshops on promoting biodiversity and sustainable development
Workshops on promoting biodiversity and sustainable development ECO-PICNIC in Lutowiska – ecological education through fun On September 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the grounds of the School Complex in Lutowiska will turn into a space full of joy, knowledge, and ecological inspiration. On this day, the ECO-PICNIC will take place, organized by the Carpathian Euroregion in cooperation with the Municipality of Lutowiska, as part of the project “Carpathian Youth for Ecological and Modern Education”, co-financed by the Interreg NEXT Poland–Ukraine 2021–2027 Program. Event promotional banner PNG file – external linky During the ECO-PICNIC, participants will be able to enjoy a variety of workshops and activities: – Planting workshop – hands-on learning about starting your own gardening journey.– Seed bomb workshop – an ecological way to green up the spaces around us.– Eco-bag workshop – a creative activity where participants can decorate reusable bags.– XXL Game “Smog Challenges”…
Summary of the Children’s University of Life Sciences in Ożenna
Summary of the Children’s University of Life Sciences in Ożenna The “ECO-CAMP” youth camp – a meeting of Polish-Ukrainian youth in the heart of nature – has just concluded. The camp brought together Polish and Ukrainian children. The five-day event took place in the picturesque village of Ożenna, and its main goal was to bring young people together and discover the beauty of nature. During the camp, participants participated in numerous educational activities and workshops, as well as excursions to Magura National Park and nearby attractions. Each day was an opportunity to gain new experiences, learn through play, and build friendships across borders. “ECO-CAMP” was characterized not only by active recreation but also by an excellent opportunity to promote pro-ecological attitudes and mutual understanding. Through these shared activities, the young people were able to better understand each other and discover the importance of caring for the natural environment. The trip…
Registration for the Children’s University of Natural Sciences begins
Registration for the Children’s University of Natural Sciences begins The State Academy of Applied Sciences in Jarosław announces the recruitment of participants for the Children’s University of Life Sciences. We invite children aged 7 to 15 to take part in our project. Participation is possible in one of two activities, but registration for one excludes participation in the other: 1. ECO-CAMP – a five-day camp in the Magura National Park, intended for children in grades 6-8.2. Ecological awareness workshops – covering various topics related to biodiversity and its importance, carried out in the form of two-month training cycles for students in grades 1-8. The workshops consist of one meeting per month and three-day educational trips in the second month. The project includes 5 editions, each lasting two months. A participant (candidate) can take part in the project once. Participation is free of charge. The recruitment process is two-stage:1. Application via…
Kick-off meeting of the project partners in Jarosław
Kick-off meeting of the project partners in Jarosław On April 23-24, 2025, the inaugural meeting of the project partners “Carpathian Youth for Eco-Smart Education” was held, during which all planned assumptions and future effects of the work were presented and discussed. The meeting was organized by the State Academy of Applied Sciences in Yaroslavl, which acts as the Project Leader. The meeting was also an excellent opportunity to agree on the scope, objectives and schedule of the project with all project partners. During the expert presentations, the detailed scope of activities was presented: 1) State Academy of Applied Sciences named after Father Bronisław Markiewicz in Yaroslavl,2) Magura National Park,3) Association of the Carpathian Euroregion Poland4) Transcarpathian Regional Development Agency,5) Uzhhorod National University,6) Uzhany National Park. The Project Leader was represented by, among others: Head of Fundraising Department – Tomasz Sikora, Project Manager – Jarosław Stępiński, Fundrasing Department Employees – Konrad…
Signing of Polish-Ukrainian partnership agreements
Signing of PL-UA partnership agreements On January 13/14, 2025, the ceremonial signing of partnership agreements regarding the implementation of the Polish-Ukrainian project “CARPATHIAN YOUTH FOR ECO SMART EDUCATION” took place as part of the Interreg NEXT Poland-Ukraine Program 2021-2027. The Polish partner institutions were represented Rector – dr Beata Rejman, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs – prof. Ph.D. engineer Ryszard Pukała (Print Bronisław Markiewicz State Academy of Applied Sciences in Jarosław), President of the Management Board – Dawid Lasek and Member of the Management Board – Andrzej Wyczawski (Association of the Carpathian Euroregion Poland). The representatives of the Ukrainian side included Rector – prof. Volodymyr Ivanovych Smolanka (Uzhhorod National University), Director – Gana Tsimbolynets, Iryna Savchenko, Volodymyr Khymynets (Regional Development Agency of the Transcarpathian Oblast), Director – Yaroslav Shukal, Manager – Khrystyna Herzanych (Uzhany National Park). During the first day of the stay (January 13), the most important issues related to the…
CARPATHIAN YOUTH FOR ECO SMART EDUCATION
CARPATHIAN YOUTH FOR ECO SMART EDUCATION „CARPATHIAN YOUTH FOR ECO SMART EDUCATION” State University of Applied Sciences in Jaroslaw is implementing the PLUA.01.03-IP.01-0017/23 project co-financed by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT Poland – Ukraine Program 2021-2027. The aim of the project is to implement a number of investments in the field of biodiversity conservation and promotional and educational activities aimed at children, youth and students. The project will create educational centers on both the Polish and Ukrainian sides. Thanks to the funds obtained, our University will feature, among others: 1. Internal ecological path/interactive educational center – cinema room, three exhibition rooms and an apitherapy room. 2. Equipment and multimedia equipment about the life of bees. A flower meadow, a pocket forest and a biocenotic garden will also be created. Additionally, interactive information points, multimedia applications, VR and models of insects imitating hives will be created. The project planned to…