Accepted Poster
Poster Short Abstract
Nature plays an essential role in the Scout method as an educational environment par excellence, where young people are the protagonists of their own growth, oriented towards active citizenship. "ScoutNaturalist" is a project that combines citizen science activities into Scout education.
Poster Abstract
Nature plays an essential role in the Scout method as an educational environment par excellence, where young people are the protagonists of their own growth, oriented towards active citizenship.
"ScoutNaturalist" is a project born from the collaboration between the Association of Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts (AGESCI) and the Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council (CNR-ISMAR), as part of the national "Biodiversity Gateway" project of the National Biodiversity Future Centre. Using the tools of the Scout method, the goal of this collaboration is to involve and support all AGESCI members, both adults and children, in collecting and sharing data on biodiversity in Italy during association activities, empowering them with the typical CS approach.
The initiative included: a) two training events for leaders, to experience and explore the topics of biodiversity, Italian scientific research networks, CS activities, and the use of the iNaturalist app; b) a national nature challenge for young members (aged 8 to 21) to share biodiversity observations on the iNaturalist platform.
The planned initiatives, from training sessions for leaders to data collection events for young people, are designed to generate a lasting impact from both educational and scientific perspectives. Participation in scoutNaturalist activities aims not only to strengthen connections with the local area but also to foster the growth of active citizens, aware of the importance of biodiversity for the sustainable development of our country.
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