Publications

Each of the LIFE Naturaviva partner parks (KP Goričko, NRP, KPLB, TNP, RP Kozjansko) prepared panel of biodiversity typical for their area (D1.7). When more of them put together, they will work as an attractive promotional wall.

The last of three supplements to the “Zelena dežela” (Green Land) newsletter, which has a circulation of 94,000 and is received by almost all owners of agricultural and forest land. In it, experts present various areas of biodiversity in connection with agriculture and examples of good farming practices.

By feeling, children find out which natural material collected in the forest is hidden in the bag. The game is suitable for kindergarten, and the 1st and 2nd triad of primary school.

Through the activity, children learn that tree species differ from each other in bark and leaf shapes. The activity is suitable for kindergartens and the 1st triad of primary schools.

Through physical activity, children learn that animals move in different ways. Physical activities for the more adventurous children have been added. Coloring books of animals that are imitated during the game are also included. The game is suitable for kindergarten, and the 1st and 2nd triad of primary school.

Children learn that the presence of animals in an area can be determined based on their footprints. The activity encourages children to observe. They learn how to make an animal footprint out of plaster. The activity is suitable for kindergarten, and the 1st and 2nd triad of primary school.

Children learn about the importance of trees with hollows, who carves them and who lives in them. Children look for trees with hollows and determine the quality of the forest. The activity is suitable for kindergartens and the 1st and 2nd triad of primary schools.

By making their own earthworm breeding ground, children learn about the importance of biodiversity and observe what the movement of substances in nature looks like. By caring for living animals, they learn to take responsibility for living beings and become aware of the importance of all living things for both humans and nature.

In the leaflet The wonderful diversity of life we suggested topics for conversation with children. Some topics are very simple, and some may require further explanation. For easier work, we have therefore prepared short answers and descriptions of the topics.

We released fourth issue of the newsletter prepared for the youngest visitors of the Triglav National Park, where they can learn everything about the Triglav National Park and its fantastic biodiversity. We have distributed the newsletter to more than 7000 children from 38 primary schools and it is also freely available in the park’s info centers.

The exhibition Environmental stories is based on the booklet of the same name, which was published in Kozjansko Park at the end of 2020. It contains 11 interesting “environmental” stories, which are supplemented by works of art by primary school students. The exhibition presents a selection of fine art works created with crayons, and some interesting parts of the stories, which we hope will inspire you to continue reading.

The first of three supplements to the “Zelena dežela” (Green Land) newsletter, which has a circulation of 94,000 and is received by almost all owners of agricultural and forest land. In it, experts present various areas of biodiversity in connection with agriculture and examples of good farming practices.

With these city posters, we are concluding the campaign about the promotion of biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With fourth motives, we want to present to the public biodiversity protection. Did you know that the little tern would not be able to nest in Slovenia without our help?

With these city posters, we are concluding the campaign about the promotion of biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With fourth motives, we want to present to the public biodiversity protection. Did you know that flowering meadows would not flourish in Slovenia without our help?

We released a third issue of the newsletter prepared for the youngest visitors of the Triglav National Park, where they can learn everything about the Triglav national park and its fantastic biodiversity. We have distributed the newsletter to more than 7000 children from 38 primary schools and it is also freely available in the park’s info centres.

Leaflet The wonderful diversity of life was prepared as presentation of biodiversity to kindergarten children (B3.2). There is explained what biodiversity is and why it is important, why it is disappearing and how we can protect it; including the suggestions for conversations and activities that make it easier for children to understand.

The International competition of nature photography Magical Nature 2019 (B.7) was organized by The Association of Slovenian Nature Photographers. The catalogue exhibits selection of best photographs from six categories: Mammals, Birds, Other animals, Plants, Natural Landscapes, Man and nature.

We continue with the advertising campaign on posters in cities that will promote biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With third motives, we want to present to the public threats to biodiversity. Did you know that in the last 30 years the number of insects has decreased by 70 %?

In the third issue of our Newsletter is presented connection between people, cultural landscape and biodiversity of Goričko. In the issue there are presented several habitats of Goričko and typical plant and animal species of cultural landscape. On the last page you can check advices on preserving rich cultural landscape and solve crossword.

On the bookmarks we presented some already well known figures from the colouring book The guardian of treasures, with short descriptions of the species. We also published coloured bookmarks of four seasons in the Ljubljana marsh, on which some animal and plant species from this area are presented. There are 10 different motives of bookmarks.

We released a new number of the newsletter, prepared for the youngest visitors of the Triglav National Park, where they can learn everything about the Triglav national park and its fantastic diversity of life – biodiversity. We have distributed the newsletter to more than 7000 children from 38 primary schools and it is also freely available in the park’s info centres.

We have prepared PowerPoint slides with general information about biodiversity for educational purposes for farmers and gardeners (B5). Slides are freely available for educational purposes with reference to authors.

The leaflet was prepared in Slovenian and English version. The Slovenian version of the leaflet was printed in 10.000 copies and will be distributed at different events.

In the publication Ljubljana moor trough stamps the story about the Ljubljana marsh is presented on the stamps, which were published by the Post of Slovenia in the recent years. The motives of plant and animal species typical for the Ljubljana marsh are presented, as well as motives of rich cultural heritage and important personalities who created it, wrote about it or have been in some other ways connected to it. The booklet was published by Ljubljana Marsh Nature Park in 1.000 copies.

We prepared worksheets for students of primary and secondary schools, to help them explore the biodiversity educational trail about plants and pollinators in the Botanical Garden (B.6). Worksheets are used for guided tours and are also suitable for independent exploration of the educational trail.

Leaflet Discover the pollination world summarizes the contents of informational boards, which were set up in the Botanical Garden as the biodiversity educational trail about plants and pollinators (B.6). Leaflets will be distributed to schools and kindergartens, when visiting the Botanical Garden, and used at various project events.

The leaflet was prepared in Slovenian and English version. The Slovenian version of the leaflet was printed in 10.000 copies and will be distributed among the target group – farmers.

The Association of Slovenian Nature Photographers organized the International competition of nature photography Magical Nature 2018 (B.7). The catalogue consists of best photographs from six categories: Mammals, Birds, Other animals, Plants, Landscapes, Man and nature.

Slovenia has high biodiversity due to the crossing of four geographic regions. The exhibition consists of 10 panels, which represent biodiversity of various ecosystems. Each ecosystem is a living space with its own characteristics; however, biodiversity gives it a distinctive mark.

Biodiversity and its significance for humanity are under-recognised values and hence underestimated. We have published a brochure to bring biodiversity closer to everyone. It is important to be aware that we need biodiversity and to know what endangers it. Together we can protect it better.

We continue with the advertising campaign on posters in cities that will promote biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With second motives, we want to present to the public the importance of biodiversity for people. Did you know that as many as a third of our diet depends on pollination of insects?

We continue with the advertising campaign on posters in cities that will promote biodiversity in Slovenia (B.1). With second motives, we want to present to the public the importance of biodiversity for people. Crayfish can be an indicator of clean waters, which we need as well.

The coloring book with different animal and plant species typical for the Ljubljana marsh presents the biodiversity to the young generation – children. In the Krajinski park Ljubljansko barje we will distribute it at our activities in kindergartens, schools and other events inside and outside the park (D.1).

We created first promotional material (D.1). Pens are made of recycled materials (paper and plastic) and wood. Caps are practical to use in the field. Magnets were made by organization of workers with disabilities and promote five project flagship species. T-shirts promote project design and logos.

The third motif of the poster was devoted to water biodiversity. We included different species, some exclusively living in water and some only using it as part of their habitat, some in freshwater and some in sea.

We have prepared PowerPoint slides and transcript with general information about biodiversity that is intended for educational purposes (B.1). The content includes information about biodiversity in general and in Slovenia. Slides are freely available for educational purposes with reference to authors.

For the promotion of project activities for elementary school pupils, we prepared a promotional poster (B.3) with a very colorful species of bird that lives also in Slovenia – European bee-eater (Merops apiaster). Posters will be distributed to schools throughout Slovenia.

Catalog of the international competition of nature photography Magical Nature 2017 (B.7) exhibits selection of best photographs from six categories: Mammals, Birds, Other animals, Plants, Natural Landscapes, Man and nature. The competition was organized by the Association of Slovenian Nature Photographers.