RCE Hokkaido Central[type]

Forest kindergarten(Eng)
CSV
Basic Information
Title of project : 
Forest kindergarten(Eng)
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Hokkaido Central
Contributing organization(s) : 
Specified Nonprofit Corporation Envision Conservation Office (Japan)
Focal point(s) and affiliation(s)
Name: 
Ms Tomomi Kudo
Organizational Affiliation: 
Specified Nonprofit Corporation Envision Conservation Office (Japan)
E-mail: 
kudo@env.gr.jp
Language of project: 
Japanese
Date of submission:
Monday, March 18, 2024
Web link: 
http://www.env.gr.jp/ja/2_jigyo/2208_jigyo_kyoiku.html
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Asia-Pacific
Country: 
Japan
Location(s): 
Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture
Ecosystem(s):
Coastal, Forest, Fresh water, Mountain, Urban/Peri-urban
Target Audience:
Community, Primary
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
Sapporo, the main activity area, has nature surrounding the city. Urban parks and forests are scattered
throughout the city, but nature is extremely scarce.
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
・Although there are many natural environments in Sapporo, many families do not have much experience
playing freely in nature, such as playing with water in a river or playing with fallen leaves in a forest.
・The program is expected to increase opportunities for families to interact with nature and to develop a sense
of respect for nature, thereby triggering them to think about local environmental issues and take action.
Contents
Status: 
Ongoing
Period: 
January, 2004
Objectives: 
To create an opportunity for parents and children who participate in the event to become familiar with nature
by learning that there are places to play with nature even near cities, and to visit with their families and friends
after the event. In addition, children should learn "the importance of nature," "imagination," and "skills and
physical strength necessary for life" through playing in nature.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
The program will create opportunities for children to interact with nature by holding events in various natural
environments such as forests, mountains, rivers, and the sea in the Sapporo area. The program does not have a
fixed program schedule, but rather provides a place for children to play according to their interests, respecting
the feelings and sensations they gain from the experience of interacting with nature and other people.
Size of academic audience: 
About 10 families for each event (about 20 people).
Results: 
Many of the participants in Forest kindergarden are repeaters, sometimes inviting their siblings and friends to participate
as well. We believe that every year we are able to provide a place where children can grow up enjoying "getting close to
nature" and connecting it to their own play
Lessons learned: 
We learned that children have the ability to find what they need and are interested in now from fallen leaves,
stones, insects, etc. on their own and think of ways to play, without having to prepare a special program.
References and reference materials: 
PDF icon 添付B-1-1_プロジェクト・レポート様式（事前課題）_EnV_Eng.pdf
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
Indirect
SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 
Indirect
SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 
Indirect
SDG 15 - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss 
Indirect
SDG 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development 
Indirect
ESD for 2030-Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 2 - Transforming learning and training environments 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 3 - Developing capacities of educators and trainers 
state: 
Indirect
Priority Action Area 4 - Mobilizing youth 
state: 
Indirect
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
state: 
Indirect
Update: 
No
I acknowledge the above: 
Yes