Join our iNaturalist community:
Take artistic photos of butterflies or orchids in: – Beskid Niski (Natura 2000 No. 18002, Poland) – Olympus Mountains National Park (Greece) Ages 13-18, via your school/institution. Submit up to 10 photos by Sept 11, 2026, to chlorofil@chlorofil.com.pl.
Prizes: 1st €100, 2nd €75, 3rd €60 + study trip!
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Why This Project?
Nature is Disappearing – We Need to Act Now!
- 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activity.
- Biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems, food security, and climate stability.
- Young people often lack the tools and knowledge to get involved in conservation.
💡 Solution: NA.TR.I.L.Y. empowers youth through hands-on activities, digital media, and local action!
Project Goals
🔹 Teach young people to observe, track, and protect biodiversity.
🔹 Engage youth in digital storytelling through photography & videography.
🔹 Create a lasting impact through workshops, digital tools, and an online platform.
🔹 Strengthen environmental education in rural and urban communities.
We want to inspire the next generation of nature storytellers and conservationists!
Who We Are
🤝 NA.TR.I.L.Y. is a collaboration between:
🇵🇱 Fundacja Chlorofil (Poland) – Project Coordinator
- A foundation dedicated to environmental education & biodiversity conservation.
- Specializes in scientific research, sustainability, and eco-awareness campaigns.
- Leads the biodiversity tracking & scientific aspects of the project.
🇬🇷 Smiling Sketches (Greece) – Project Partner
- A social enterprise specializing in audiovisual education & digital storytelling.
- Brings expertise in nature photography, filmmaking, and creative environmental workshops.
- Leads the media production & storytelling activities.
Who can participate?
NA.TR.I.L.Y. is designed for:
✔ Young people (ages 13-30) interested in nature, storytelling, and conservation.
✔ Youth workers & educators who want to integrate environmental education.
✔ Communities & environmental activists who want to take action for biodiversity.
🌿 If you love nature and creativity, this project is for you!
How Does It Work?
🦋 Tracking Nature
- Fieldwork in Greece & Poland to observe orchids, butterflies, and biodiversity.
- Engaging young people in citizen science & ecological monitoring.
📸 Photography & Digital Storytelling
- Teaching eco-photography & digital media skills.
- Encouraging youth-led nature storytelling projects.
🎨 Eco-Art & Creative Expression
- Using art & photography to connect with nature.
- Creating a digital photo exhibition showcasing biodiversity.
📚 Educational Resources & Workshops
- Developing toolkits & online guides for nature conservation.
- Hosting environmental education workshops for schools & communities.
🌍 International Photo Competition
- Youth submit nature-themed photos & tell stories through visuals.
- The best images will be featured in an online gallery.
💻 Project Website & Online Community
- Free access to learning materials & biodiversity tracking tools.
- A platform for young people to share their conservation stories.
Project Impact
✔ Raise awareness about biodiversity loss & conservation.
✔ Teach young people new skills in science, photography, & storytelling.
✔ Build a lasting network of youth & environmental educators.
✔ Create a digital space for biodiversity tracking & creative advocacy.
📍 Our impact will continue even after the project ends!
Want to Get Involved?
📥 Join Our Workshops & Events
📸 Take Part in the Photo Competition
🌱 Become a Young Biodiversity Tracker
🔗 Explore more:
http://smilingsketches.com/en/
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