The Diverse Aura River

1.7.2024-30.6.2025

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Sponsor: Central Finland ELY Centre (Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment)

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Area of operation: Oripää, Pöytyä, Aura, Lieto, Kaarina, Turku

Project Description:

NB! Project has finished

The Diverse Aura River (Monimuotoinen Aurajoki) project focused on teaching sustainable development related to water ecosystems in elementary schools. The project produced and updated teaching materials that support the exploration of aquatic environments and the surrounding ecosystem. This includes:

  • Updating existing materials: Improving current resources and adding up-to-date information.
  • Creating Water Backpacks: Assembling ready-to-use teaching kits for exploring water quality and riparian environments.
  • Pilot river visits for schools: Practical teaching events targeting elementary schools.

Material and Accessibility:
The materials produced in the project are designed to be durable and are freely available to everyone without restrictions.

The materials (in Finnish) are available on this page: https://aurajoki.net/ymparistokasvatus/kouluille/

Project Coordinator:
Pia Nurmi, nature and environmental advisor (Livia, 2019). Pia is a versatile professional who has worked as a project manager, trainer, and nature camp instructor.