An Erasmus+ funded project fostering a world where children with learning and developmental disabilities can connect with nature, become environmental leaders, and influence climate justice.
Our Mission:
To use the transformative power of outdoor and environmental education, strengthening the inclusion and participation of children with learning and developmental disabilities in nature-based activities.
Project Partners:
Led by BirdLife Malta, this project is a collaboration among:
- Kummissjoni għad-Drittijiet ta’ Persuni b’Diżabbiltà (CRPD, Malta)
- Sociedad Española de Ornitología (SEO/BirdLife Spain)
- Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli (LIPU/BirdLife Italy)
- Hellenic Ornithological Society (BirdLife Greece)
- Idryma Prostasias Aprosarmoston Paidon I Theotokos (Theotokos Foundation, Greece)
- Associazione Italiana Persone Down Onlus (Pisa, Italy)
Our outputs:
Through this collaboration, we created innovative tools and materials to promote inclusive environmental education:
1. Environmental Educators’ Manual “Let’s make nature education more inclusive“
What it is: The purpose of the manual is to provide outdoor environmental educators with guidance on how to adapt their outdoor environmental programmes and activities to include schoolchildren with cognitive disabilities and neurodiversity.
Target Audience: Environmental education organisations aiming to integrate children with developmental disabilities.
Impact: Expands educational opportunities, provides children access to environmental knowledge, and nurtures environmental stewardship.
2. Teachers’ Manual: “Green Adventures”
What it is: A resource for Learning Support Educators (LSEs) and teachers to implement nature-based activities in school playgrounds or accessible outdoor spaces.
Target Audience: LSE and teachers with students between 7 and 14 years old.
Impact: Hands-on activities that promote personal growth and environmental understanding, expanding the knowledge of teachers on nature while providing a diverse range of activities that they could realise.
3. Family Handbook: “Beyond Cognitive Boundaries”
What it is: A practical guide with outdoor activities and advice for families with children with learning and developmental disabilities. Activities include urban nature experiences and excursions to nearby green areas.
Target Audience: Families interested in outdoor activities.
Impact: Strengthen family bonds, promote outdoor engagement, and highlight nature’s developmental benefits for children.
4. Inspirational Video: “Together in Nature”
What it is: Video showcasing engaging videos featuring real-life stories of children with learning and developmental disabilities participating in environmental activities. These videos highlight their experiences, achievements, and the transformative impact of nature on their personal and social development.
Target Audience: General public and community stakeholders invested in inclusion and environmental sustainability.
Impact: The video empowers children by showcasing their contributions to protecting nature, boosting their confidence. They inspire families, educators, and communities to embrace inclusive practices and engage with nature. Additionally, they raise awareness of the vital role children with disabilities play in environmental stewardship, motivating collective action.
📸 Check out the video with subtitles here:
📸 Check out the dubbed video here:
Collaborative learning in action
This project unites learning and support educators, environmental experts, and practitioners to develop inclusive, high-quality outdoor experiences.
We hope that with this project we will create a reality where children with disabilities feel part of a larger community of people that love, care, and fight for nature.
For more information on this project, send us an email to [email protected].
Family Picture
Elli Xanthopoulou
Yusuf Gamal