This is where nature conservation begins. What we do not experience, we do not really know, what we do not know, we cannot love, and what we do not love, we are less likely to protect.
- Let’s go on a trip! You can get great ideas on where to go from local hiking associations or conservation organizations. It is even better to go on a trip with someone who is well- acquainted with the natural world. The best way to do this is to join tours organized by national parks.
- Observe the changes in the living world! It is worth noting where, when, how many individual creatures we can identify and see. This makes it possible to determine, for example, whether a species is in decline and may therefore need increased protection. Today, conservationists are increasingly seeking the help of residents to document changes in wildlife.
- Visit the national parks’ educational centre and website! You can find more information about the network of Catalan national parks (Red de Parques Nacionales) and their educative work here: http://parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/es/
- Organize lectures, conversations! Call a local acquaintance or expert of local natural values to talk about them in a public lecture / discussion.
- Help get children to learn about local natural values and land-use traditions in schools! If we can find even just one dedicated educator who is willing to incorporate all of this into the curriculum, the information can reach a receptive age group.
- Participate in nature camps! Although the majority of these camps are organized for children and young people, some are also open to adults, especially parents.
- Use the hiking trails, or help in their preservation and maintenance! New hiking trails can also be created as a bottom-up initiative