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NATURE CONSERVATION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION<\/h1>
In Costa Rica<\/a>In Germany<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Awareness of how our behavior affects nature and the interactions on our planet is the key to global transformation. That’s why Tropica Verde actively promotes education in kindergartens, schools, universities and extracurricular places of learning – in Costa Rica, Germany, Switzerland and now also online! <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Environmental education in Germany<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Since 1989, Tropica Verde has been promoting environmental education in Germany. Many people are unaware that tropical rainforests in Costa Rica are being cleared to make way for our bananas, pineapples, and palm oil. Our educational programs convey the message that we can only protect our planet by working together. Through collaboration and innovative processes, the rainforest can be preserved. Education for Sustainable Development<\/a> is the key to bringing about these changes. So how can we promote the protection of the tropical rainforest in Costa Rica through awareness-raising and environmental education? <\/p>\n

>>> More about our educational program “Airlift Frankfurt – Costa Rica”<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bookable environmental education for
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Multimedia show | all generations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The fascination of the rainforest: unique, mysterious, endangered<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Be inspired by our colorful multimedia shows about the tropical rainforest, Tropica Verde and Costa Rica’s biodiversity. Experience it online or live – just as you wish! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Discover Costa Rica\u2019s rainforest! Colorful multimedia shows about Tropica Verde\u2019s projects and the rainforest\u2019s biodiversity will amaze you. Breathtaking photos and captivating stories bring the tropical rainforest to life. Dr. Stefan Rother, a biologist and co-founder of Tropica Verde, visits preschools, schools, universities, companies, retirement homes, and public institutions in Germany and Switzerland. The show can also be booked for private events and as a global online event. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Duration: 90 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Where: Germany, Switzerland or online<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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For whom suitable: All generations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Price: Contact us for an individual offer (15 % discount for members)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Booking: via Tropica Verde<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Implementing partner: Faunity Photography, Stefan Rother<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Education module | School: 4. & 5th grade<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Water cycle: the source of life<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

At the Hanau Environmental Center, participants can interactively explore the water cycle of a protected area in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Experienced speakers from the Hanau Environmental Center offer elementary school in the Rhine-Main region the educational module “The water cycle in Germany and Costa Rica”. The workshop, which is conducted according to the guidelines of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), takes place either at the school or at the Hanau Environmental Center. It includes a theoretical and a practical component in which the children explore and experience the water cycle firsthand. The children build a model of the water cycle in a glass jar that they can take home. The module features authentic educational materials from Monte Alto, Tropica Verde\u2019s reforestation project in Costa Rica. There, reforestation has restored the water cycle, securing the river and the local population\u2019s water supply. Hands-on environmental education and the SDGs. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Duration: 150 minutes (2.5h)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Where: Hanau Environmental Center or school in the Rhine-Main area<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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For whom suitable: 4. and 5th grade <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Price: from 70 \u20ac (for 20 participants)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Booking: via Tropica Verde<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Implementing partner: Hanau Environmental Center<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Education module | School: Secondary level I & II<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Macaw and pineapple: rivals in the rainforest?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

What does a colorful bird have to do with a tropical fruit? While growing pineapples in Costa Rica, pupils discover the connection between the destruction of the tropical rainforest and the consumption of tropical products in an interdisciplinary way. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The workshop will take place at various locations throughout the Palmengarten in Frankfurt. In cooperation with the Palmengarten\u2019s Green School, the environmental education module \u201cAra and Pineapple,\u201d focusing on \u201cfair trade\u201d and \u201corganic farming methods,\u201d was developed for middle and high school students. Using a variety of methods\u2014including station-based learning, guided tours of the Tropicarium, and role-playing\u2014students explore these issues, with particular attention paid to the living and working conditions of workers in the pineapple industry and their families. Solutions such as fair trade or organic farming are examined and options for action are developed and discussed. This environmental education module was inspired by the experiences around the Reserva Lapa Verde<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Duration: 210 minutes (3.5 hours) including 30-minute break<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Where: Palmengarten Frankfurt am Main<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Who it is suitable for: Secondary level I and II (from 7th grade)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Price: from \u20ac50 (max. 15 participants); two groups possible at the same time<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Booking: via Tropica Verde<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Implementing partner: Green School in the Palmengarten Frankfurt<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Installation | All generations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Plants from Monte Alto in the Palm Garden<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Visit the Tropicarium at the Palmengarten and discover how the southern tamandua lives at the Monte Alto Garden Bed. Original plants from our Monte Alto Forest Reserve<\/a> in Costa Rica grow here. Thanks to the Palmengarten\u2019s video podcast<\/a>, our garden bed is becoming increasingly famous. If you are interested, we will be happy to organize a guided tour. Please contact the information office. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Where: Palmengarten Frankfurt am Main<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Price: current admission price Palmengarten<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Individual educational offers on various topics Guided tours, lectures or stands<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

We offer tailor-made guided tours, lectures and information stands on topics such as tropical rainforests, pineapple cultivation or consumer behavior for school and company celebrations or birthdays. Let us know your ideas and together we will see how we can realize them. Individual environmental education for every situation! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Environmental education in action: In addition to our educational offers, you can also organize something of your own yourself or together with us!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

We cooperate with school classes, associations, networks, municipal and private institutions and individuals. Our supporters independently launch appeals for donations for birthdays or campaigns such as “Haircut for the anteater”. In the spirit of Education for Sustainable Development<\/a>, we support all ideas and initiatives, so there are no limits to your creativity – just contact us. just get in touch with us!<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Action and information stands <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Tropica Verde participates in events organized by long-standing cooperation partners<\/a> throughout the year. In addition to information about the association and its projects, we also offer environmental education activities for all age groups. These events are carried out with great commitment by our members and volunteers. You can find us at these (regular) events: <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n