Between 31 August and 1 September 2026, in Tulcea, 22 teachers and nature educators took part in the first stage of the “Junior Guide in the Danube Delta” project, an initiative of România Sălbatică, developed in partnership with Rewilding Romania.
In our education and awareness-raising activities, teachers have always been valuable partners. Through what they teach children and the experiences they create for them, educators can spark their curiosity, help them better understand the nature around them and, through their own example, contribute to developing responsible attitudes and behaviors towards the environment.
For this reason, Rewilding Romania welcomed an invitation from our partners at România Sălbatică to join the “Junior Guide in the Danube Delta” project, built around a shared direction: nature education and engaging younger generations. The Danube Delta is also one of the two landscapes in Romania where Rewilding Romania carries out rewilding initiatives, and involving children, teachers and local communities complements our long-term nature recovery efforts. The Krontechies Association and the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Administration support the initiative.
The “Junior Guide in the Danube Delta” project aims to familiarise children and teachers from Tulcea and Constanța counties with the Danube Delta’s natural values. At the same time, the project builds their knowledge of biodiversity and its conservation, as well as a better understanding of the role each of us can play in protecting nature.
Learning through exploration, observation and technology
The intensive training course took place at the headquarters of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Administration in Tulcea and brought together 22 teachers and nature educators. Over two days, participants discovered and tested interactive methods for approaching topics related to the Delta’s biodiversity that can be easily integrated into activities with pupils.
In nature education, direct contact with the environment helps children observe, understand and more easily absorb information about the species and ecosystems they discover. For this reason, the course also put outdoor learning methods into practice, which teachers can later adapt when working with their pupils. The program included exploration and observation exercises, as well as educational games based on the fauna and ecosystems specific to the Danube Delta. Teachers discovered how to use these methods to help children identify species found in the region, understand the relationships between them, and become more familiar with the natural environment around the communities where they live.
Technology is increasingly part of everyday life and how children learn and discover the world around them. For this reason, the course also included a component on using digital tools in nature education. Participants explored apps for identifying plants, trees and birds and worked with educational drones. In this way, teachers explored how technology can complement direct observation and outdoor learning experiences.
Training teachers also helps extend the project’s impact, as the knowledge and methods gained during the course can be integrated into school activities and passed on to more children in Tulcea and Constanța counties.
In spring 2027, Junior Guide returns to the Danube Delta with its second stage, dedicated to pupils
“Junior Guide in the Danube Delta” will continue in spring 2027 with its second stage, dedicated to children. The selected pupils will take part in an educational camp in the Danube Delta, where they will have the opportunity to discover the region’s biodiversity first-hand and participate in nature photography and responsible tourism activities.
By working with both teachers and pupils, the project creates learning opportunities adapted to the local context and builds knowledge of the Danube Delta’s species and ecosystems.
Nature education, a shared goal
“Junior Guide in the Danube Delta” brings together three organizations that approach nature education from complementary perspectives. România Sălbatică uses photography, documentary film and educational activities to raise awareness of Romania’s biodiversity. At the same time, the Krontechies Association integrates technology into non-formal education, developing the digital skills of teachers and pupils and using technological tools to explore and understand nature. Rewilding Romania contributes its experience in ecosystem recovery, education and local community engagement, including through its activities in the Danube Delta landscape.
The three organizations share the belief that education plays an essential role in building a responsible relationship with nature. This is why the project targets both teachers, who can pass on the knowledge and methods they have gained, and pupils, who need opportunities to discover and understand the biodiversity around them first-hand.
At Rewilding Romania, we believe that nature education begins at home, continues at school, and is strengthened through direct experiences. Through collaborations such as “Junior Guide in the Danube Delta”, we aim to help raise informed, curious generations who actively protect and restore nature.
