Crow goes wild for learning on World Environmental Education Day
Children and parents participated in a fun interactive workshop to commemorate World Environmental Education Day.
THE Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) observed World Environmental Education Day by hosting an interactive workshop on January 31. Children, parents and conservationists gathered for a morning dedicated to wildlife and environmental awareness.
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Clint Halkett-Siddall, director at Crow, said that the children participated in hands-on activities to enrich the lives of the centre’s animals.
“We created enrichment for our monkeys, baboons, mongooses and tortoises. Enrichment is an umbrella term for activities or items, often edible, that help stimulate our wildlife, keeping them active and mentally engaged while in their enclosures. This process enhances both their environment and mental well-being, preparing them for life in the wild,” he said.
Halkett-Siddall added that these activities are relatively easy and are not costly. “These activities allowed them to engage directly with conservation concepts, while parents assisted and asked questions and learned more about the important work Crow does through wildlife conservation and environmental education,” said Halkett-Siddall.
World Environmental Education Day
World Environmental Education Day is a day dedicated to keeping the planet safe.
“World Environmental Education Day is important because it highlights the role education plays in protecting our planet. It focuses on teaching people, especially children and young people, about environmental issues, conservation and sustainability, and empowers them with the knowledge and skills to make responsible, eco-friendly choices,” he said.
The day also allows for groups, schools and organisations to take initiative to educate themselves on environmental dangers and understand how they can do better.
Crow expressed their gratitude to everyone who supported the workshop.
“We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the children and parents who joined us and made the day so special. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and support for wildlife conservation mean so much to us,” said Halkett-Siddall
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