In autumn, we talked about bird migration and the changing face of nature in the fall. During winter, we searched for animal tracks and learned how to feed birds during the cold season. In spring, we built nests and discovered how birds start their families. However, our educational activities in the 2024–2025 school year were much richer than this: we explored the forest, peeked into nest boxes, visited the Milvus Group’s rehabilitation centre where we met recovering animals, ringed birds, and became nature detectives for a few hours.

Throughout the school year, we organised a total of 136 activities: 84 regular and 52 occasional sessions. Nearly 1,400 children and young people participated, learning about the value of nature, the lives of animals, the basics of eco-friendly living, and the importance of environmental awareness. We organized 15 excursions and, regardless of the weather, spent memorable hours outdoors.

Our programmes weren’t only for school classes. As part of the “Family Days in Nature with the Milvus Group” project, we invited families on a bird song walk and organised a family hike where alongside children and adults, we explored the Rigmani Forest, ringed birds, identified mushrooms, and marvelled at the size of a bear footprint.

We were also happy to accept various invitations: for example, we celebrated World Animal Day together with the Târgu Mureș Zoo and promoted our activities alongside other civil organisations at this year’s Civil Fair.

When we weren’t running activities, we took part in various training sessions to expand our knowledge and learn new educational methods. We completed a basic training on teaching methods, where we gained insight into the benefits of forest bathing. In Visegrád, we acquired important knowledge during the Walking Camp Leader training.

All in all, we’ve wrapped up another successful year. Schools have emptied, activities have come to an end, but the Milvus Nature Camp is still to come. We are now working at full speed to ensure that from 7 to 11 July, participating children will enjoy a memorable and fun experience.