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!
Full rules:
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Category I: Poland
Explore the submitted photography entries from Poland. Online voting takes place on the NATRILY Facebook page from September 14 to September 15, 2026.
Category ii: Greece
Discover Greece through the lenses of this year’s participants. Browse the submitted photos below and cast your vote on the NATRILY Facebook page from September 14 to September 15, 2026.
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/
📩 Contact us: Social Media Cooming Soon!