We are thrilled to announce the launch of the CONNECT Project — Cultivating Outdoor Nature-Based Education for Competence and Teaching — an exciting new European initiative aiming to reconnect students and teachers with nature through innovative outdoor learning practices.

Project Overview

The CONNECT project, financed by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Programme (Small-scale partnerships in school education – KA210-SCH), officially starts on 1st March 2025 and runs for 18 months, concluding on 30th July 2026.

This project seeks to foster environmental awareness, develop key competences, and promote wellbeing by moving educational activities into nature. Students and teachers will engage in experiential, outdoor learning experiences that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills while building a sustainable mindset.

Project Activities

The CONNECT project features a variety of engaging activities:

• Transnational Kick-off Meeting: Teachers from all partner institutions will gather to kick off the project, exchange experiences, and plan future activities.

• Student Mobility Events:

  • Mobility 1 in Lithuania: Focused on sustainability education and environmental stewardship.

  • Mobility 2 in Hungary: Dedicated to personal growth, health, and wellbeing through outdoor activities.

  • Mobility 3 in Greece: Emphasizing entrepreneurship, critical thinking, and problem-solving through connecting with nature.

• Development of Educational Resources: Creation of a series of handbooks for teachers, filled with lesson plans, outdoor activities, and nature-based educational methods.

Partnership

The CONNECT project is a collaboration between four committed partners:

• Érdi SZC Százhalombattai Széchenyi István Technikum és Gimnázium (Hungary) – Project Coordinator

• Aksantys (France)

• Panevezys Vytautas Zemkalnis Gymnasium (Lithuania)

• Trito Geniko Lykeio Alexandroupolis (Greece)

Each partner brings unique expertise to the table, enriching the project’s approach with diverse educational experiences and a shared commitment to environmental education and innovative pedagogy.

Funding

This project is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, under the action “Small-Scale Partnerships in School Education”. 

Stay Tuned!

Throughout the project, we will share news, best practices, and educational materials developed during the course of CONNECT. Together, we will inspire students and teachers across Europe to step outside, learn from nature, and build a greener, healthier future!