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Environmental Environmental
Education Education
Center Center
Makrinitsa, GreeceMakrinitsa, Greece
Geographical locationGeographical location
Central GreeceCentral Greece
Prefecture of Prefecture of ThessalyThessaly
District of MagnesiaDistrict of Magnesia
Municipality of VolosMunicipality of Volos
Pelion mountainPelion mountain
Makrinitsa: fact fileMakrinitsa: fact file
Altitude: Altitude: 350-850m.350-850m.
Length: Length: 4,5 km4,5 km
Distance to Volos: Distance to Volos: 17km17km
Population: Population: 898 (2011)898 (2011)
No public services but a No public services but a community officecommunity office
ArchitectureArchitecture
Churches
Cobbled pathsStone-tiled roofs
Stone mansions
Porches
ArtsArts
Agiographies
Frescos
Carved stones
Stained windows
Fountains Fountains and and
bridgesbridgesMain fountain in the
central square
The love fountain
Stone bridges Springs
HerbsHerbsValerian
Thistle
Pot marigold
MulleinSage
Bourtree
Everyday lifeEveryday life
Stock breedingTraditional build-in baking
Mule-carryingTin plating
Natural environmentNatural environment
Ski resort
Forest walking
3 mapped hiking routes
The The EnvironmentalEnvironmental Education Center Education Center
1993: The 1st E.E.C. is founded in Southern Greece
1999: An E.E.C. is founded in Makrinitsa
2013: There are 41 E.E.Cs nationwide
Originally, the E.E.C. was housed in the Primary School of Originally, the E.E.C. was housed in the Primary School of Makrinitsa (which is nowadays closed). Makrinitsa (which is nowadays closed).
Since February 2001, it is housed in its own building; a stone Since February 2001, it is housed in its own building; a stone mansion bequeathed to the Ministry of Education, for mansion bequeathed to the Ministry of Education, for educational purposes, by the local teacher Androniki Vatsarea educational purposes, by the local teacher Androniki Vatsarea - Mavrakis.- Mavrakis.
Historical background - Timeline
The teamThe team
1. Makeli Grammati - Director1. Makeli Grammati - Director
2. Vigklas Panagiotis - Assistant director2. Vigklas Panagiotis - Assistant director
3. Gkountouma Maria – Education officer3. Gkountouma Maria – Education officer
4. Goula Maria – Education officer4. Goula Maria – Education officer
5. Spanopoulou Aikaterini – Education officer5. Spanopoulou Aikaterini – Education officer
Design & implement educational programs for students of Primary & Secondary Education Implement study visits for educators Implement visits for general adult population
Organize and conduct General Adult Education Meetings Organize and conduct Teacher Training Meetings and Seminars
Organize and develop local, regional, national and international thematic networks of Environmental Education
Participate in local, regional, national & international networks of Environmental Education
Draft and publish educational and information material for students, teachers and general adult population
Promote educational research in Environmental Education and Education for Sustainability
Form partnerships with the local community, Bodies and Institutions, scientific societies etc.
Programs for schoolsPrograms for schools
Herbs: Health, well-being, beautyHerbs: Health, well-being, beauty
Sustainable water management - Makrinitsa’s fountainsSustainable water management - Makrinitsa’s fountains
Ecotourism in Pelion – Routes in nature and traditionEcotourism in Pelion – Routes in nature and tradition
Stone bridges in Greece – ArchitectureStone bridges in Greece – Architecture
Mediterranean, Greece, Olive treesMediterranean, Greece, Olive trees
The Forest: walk, explore, learnThe Forest: walk, explore, learn
A day in the Popular Art and History Museum in MakrinitsaA day in the Popular Art and History Museum in Makrinitsa
Adult EducationAdult Education
General Adult Education Meetings Group-targeted Adult Education Meetings Teacher Training Meetings
2-day Teacher Training Seminars and Workshops
General Adult Education Visits Group-targeted Adult Education Visits
Teacher Training Study Visits
NetworksNetworks
Coordinator of a National Thematic Network: Stone bridges
Participation in about 20* National or Regional networks:
Sustainable technology Outdoor life and environmental education Endangered fauna Climate changes Traditional settlements and nature Industrial heritage
* indicative
PublicationsPublicationsEach year the E.E.C. publishes educational, promotional and informational material. Some indicative publications are:
Introduction to meteorology Walking and learning in natural paths Water management & water-driven motion in pre-industrial Greece Air pollution: let’s open Aiolos’ windbag Orientation in natural and man-made environment
Environmental Education Environmental Education CenterCenter
About 71.000 students from 3300 schools since founding About 11.000 educators, as visitors or attendees since
founding
About 3 General Adult Education Meetings per year About 3 Teacher Training Meetings per year About 2 Teacher Training Seminars and Workshops per year
About 1-2 publications per year About 10 study-visits to other E.E.Cs. per year
Contact detailsContact details
https://www.facebook.com/kpe.makrinitsashttps://www.facebook.com/kpe.makrinitsas
Makrinitsa, P.O. Box 37011, Magnesia, GreeceMakrinitsa, P.O. Box 37011, Magnesia, Greece
+30 2428069040+30 2428069040
+30 2428090010+30 2428090010
Makrinitsa’s webpageMakrinitsa’s webpage: : http://dimosvolos.gr/makrinitsa/?lang=en http://dimosvolos.gr/makrinitsa/?lang=en Network webpageNetwork webpage: : http://petrogefyra.webnode.gr/http://petrogefyra.webnode.gr/ (in Greek only) (in Greek only)
Thank you very much for your
attention & participation!
We hope you’ve enjoyed your visit at the E.E.C.
