Every year we have an opportunity to watch changes caused by anthropogenic influence, which is significant in this area. According to our figures for the last seven years only 164 of 474 cedars planted by EIC pupils managed to survive . This year we organized the school in June instead of August. We arranged the environmental field work. Even after one year we found heaps of garbage.
Children unwittingly have to serve as garbage collectors.
Of course they understand what ecology means, but in practice they are to clear up after the adults. This is what you cannot do by the means of lecturing. Children, having gained such experience, will never litter up in future. This is why environmental education is so important. At present schools need environmental lessons, but first of all qualified teachers-ecologists, interesting handbooks and training aids.