Being and walking in pristine Nature,
using our mind, senses, and attention,
coming closer to our consciousness through mindfulness.
The Educational Center for Environment and Sustainability (ECES) of Karpenisi, within the framework of the international network “Mindful Nature”, intends to organize an experiential seminar action for Teachers and Citizens who are Members of the Network.
The seminar action will be held from Sunday, July 19, until Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Krikello, Greece. The Summer School will be experiential with daily environmental routes and activities in the Nature of Evrytania. In addition, it will have cultural activities and local visits. The detailed program will be announced later.
Seminar language: English/Greek.
For full details, see the document here.
Learning objectives
- Learn inside pristine Nature with experienced lessons.
- Teachers’ training to deepen and broaden their capabilities in the specific topic of Mindfulness in Nature while developing their multiplication ability.
Methodology & assessment
Experiential Environmental Education with the following Activities:
1. Walking on trails of special natural beauty
2. Acquaintance and activation games
3. Natural ecosystem observations and environmental interpretation
4. Educational Stories and Riddles
5. Experiencing the tranquility of the Forest
6. Exercises for using the senses
7. Exercises for activating the attention
8. Mindfulness exercises
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
E-book “Stories of Nature and the Forest” is free to download in English, Greek, and Portuguese.
Pricing, packages, and other information
- Price: 0€
- Course package content: The seminar is free of any tuition fees. Some of the Participants will be able to stay at the Karpenisi Student Hostel. Those staying there must have their own sheets, pillowcase (or sleeping bag), and towel. The accommodation has triple rooms with shared toilets and showers. The price is 20 euros per Resident for all their nights. For details, please see the invitation document.
- Additional information: Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
- Cancellation & changes: Free cancellation
- Additional information: The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
Learning time: 25 hours or more
Language: English
Target audience ISCED: Primary education (ISCED 1), Lower secondary education (ISCED 2), Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type: Teachers, Students and Educator
