Young EcoLeaders of the Brazilian Rainforest

Dear Iracambi Friends and Supporters!

Thanks to you, the Young EcoLeaders have started a new stage of discovering the mysteries and problems of our ecosystem!

This quarter these little thinkers were engaged in activities that expanded their perceptions about nature.

Beyond observing, they could touch the trees around them and found that each tree has its own texture, its scent and its secrets. So, the young could better understand why those trees should always be preserved.

Another unique experience was when they could see a new universe through their sense of touch and smell.

Then, the young made a fruit salad and discovered that nothing turns into rubbish - the seeds were planted and the peels became organic compost.  

But as life is not a bed of roses, they also visited a landfill, therefore, they tried to find out what was done with their town rubbish.  

So they realised that an action plan was essential for people to become aware of selective rubbish collection.

And the first step of the process was interviewing people involved in the subject. The result was a short documentary whose production is already an ongoing  process.  

The goal is to make it public soon so everyone knows the theme better, as well as free exhibitions at the schools themselves.

And this is only the beginning of the actions that these Young EcoLeaders intend to carry out throughout their lives, fulfilling the role of agents transforming the reality of their homes, school and community.     

So, dear supporters, it's been a joy to talk with you, and once again, a big thank you for being there for us.

Rainforest love to you, 

Marina and the Youngest EcoLeaders.  

Dear wonderful donors and supporters, 

We hope you are all well and happy, and we can't wait to introduce you to the new face of Young Eco Leaders! 

Here's how it was this week. We wanted the students to learn about the environment in a whole new way, through using their senses. So they started without the use of their eyes, covering them with a scarf - and no cheating! It's a great way to build up self confidence and confidence in one another, as they discovered that, if you can't see, your other senses are sharpened - and you process information through your sense of smell or touch.

The challenge was to walk blindfold down a steep cattle pasture, sensing how hot it is and how the sounds and the scents are different from the forest. Then, removing the blindfold they stopped to look at the great forest in front of them, noticing how diverse it is and how full of sounds and scents. 

Now they could see again, they realized how beautiful everything around them was.They found the forest mysterious and exciting, and began to understand why we must protect it. After that they climbed the trees and played in the forest, and discovered that nature is friendly and not scary, that it can bring happiness and not fear.

We're excited about this years program. Thanks to you we aim to expand our group of young forest champions, helping them understand their forest ecosystem not only with their heads, but also with their hearts. 

rainforest love and so many thanks for making it possible!  You are the best,

Marina and the Young Eco Leaders  

Links:

• https://en.iracambi.com