The objective was to primarily educate educational experts on the methods of work in forest pedagogy that they will further implement in their work with children. We intend to raise awareness of the importance of FP for the healthy development of children and to introduce project partners (PPs) and the public to all the benefits of forest pedagogy. Existing examples of good practices in forest pedagogy were presented through the project so PPs learned about different approaches and models of implementing FP. There was a knowledge transfer of experienced partners to less experienced in order to strengthen their competences as future forest pedagogues. We organized forest pedagogy seminars not only for PPs but also for external participants. Educational institutions and other interested parties were invited, with the aim of professional development of educators in the field of FP. Through the project, we established a network of forest pedagogues in Croatia and Slovenia and international cooperation as well. Our goal was to jointly initiate the development of structured education and a training for forest pedagogues through the development of training modules and educational materials for education of future forest pedagogues.
The main aim was to encourage the development of forest pedagogy (FP) in Croatia and Slovenia and to strengthen the capacities of those who will implement FP in practice. We entered the project together with partners with whom we already had established cooperation in the field of FP; the Open University Gospic where the MF Istria held a training on forest pedagogy, and with the kindergarten from Pazin and the primary school from Buzet where we have conducted workshops with children in the forest. All of the aforementioned institutions have shown a strong desire to continue cooperation in the field of forest pedagogy through joint projects that will develop this concept in Croatia. Through joint cooperation, we respond to the need for the development of structured education in forest pedagogy for educational experts and others interested in implementing FP in own work with children. In order to have a strong foothold in theory and practice, we invited the Forestry Institute of Slovenia into partnership, an experienced partner in implementing forest education, as they have already published several manuals and conducted workshops with children and adults. MF Istria has already collaborated with them within EU FP group.