Engaging in animal activities provides young people with opportunities to connect with and learn about the diverse and fascinating world of animals. These activities foster empathy, a sense of responsibility, and an appreciation for the importance of animal welfare.
The activities not only provide enjoyable experiences but also cultivate a sense of empathy, responsibility, and environmental stewardship. These interactions contribute to the well-rounded development of young individuals and values that promote a harmonious relationship with the animal kingdom. Explore our resources below.
DOCUMENTARY
young women going back to nature
The partners in the YGBN project developed environmentally sustainable outdoor activities during a Learning Exchange Event organized in September 2023. Professionals from the six partnering organizations – Equilibre /Estonia/, the Lithuanian Sea Museum /Lithuania/, Trekkify /Italy/, OAZA /Croatia/,QUEST /Belgium/ and Paint and Quarter Horse Foundation /Bulgaria/ generated innovative approaches to facilitate nature-based activities for young women. All activities developed during the Learning Exchange Event can be seen in the YGBN documentary ‘Young Women Going Back to Nature’.
toolkit
young women going back to nature
The Toolkit ‘’Young Women Go Back to Nature’’ is intended to offer a thoughtful and impactful approach in working with young women within the realm of nature and outdoor activities involving a well-structured progression. The Toolkit is part of a set of practical materials developed within the project ‘’Youth Going Back to Nature – Engage, Connect, Empower’’/YGBN/.
Activity
Walking in the forest with the donkeys
We organized our traditional forest walk with the donkeys to take hay to the wild animals in the woods. It’s a good opportunity to do a walking activity with a bigger group including children and youth.
Activity
Meditation with horses
Start your mornings with a meditative session with horses that can help you connect with your inner self. Engage in mindful exercises, both indoors and outdoors, and create an energetic bond with these majestic animals. By increasing your presence, you can open up to your intuition even more deeply. After the session, enjoy a hot cup of tea and share anything that you feel comfortable sharing with others. It’s a wonderful way to start your day with a positive and peaceful mindset.
Guidelines
Youth in Equine-Assisted Therapy Guidelines
The YEAT Guidelines aims to serve the youth community encouraging it to benefit more and more efficiently from equine-assisted therapy. It contains practical information such as what are the benefits of equine-assisted therapy, type of practices, and methods. The Guidelines offers success stories from the project for illustration of the application of the therapy.
Activity
Active day in the winter forest
Organized day with the different activities connected with the forest works.
Including a demonstration of Husqvarna saws, pulling logs with the horse, and walking in the forest with the nature guide.
documentary
youth at risk going back to nature
The partners in the YGBN project developed environmentally sustainable outdoor activities during a Learning Exchange Event organized in April 2024. Professionals from the six partnering organizations – Equilibre /Estonia/, the Lithuanian Sea Museum /Lithuania/, Trekkify /Italy/, OAZA /Croatia/,QUEST /Belgium/ and Paint and Quarter Horse Foundation /Bulgaria/ generated innovative approaches to facilitate nature-based activities for young women. All activities developed during the Learning Exchange Event can be seen in the YGBN documentary ‘Youth at Risk Going Back to Nature’.
toolkit
youth at risk going back to nature
The Toolkit ‘’Youth at Risk Going Back to Nature’’ is intended to offer a thoughtful and impactful approach in working with youth at risk within the realm of nature and outdoor activities involving a well-structured progression. The Toolkit is part of a set of practical materials developed within the project ‘’Youth Going Back to Nature – Engage, Connect, Empower’’/YGBN/.
documentary
young people with disabilities going back to nature
The partners in the YGBN project developed environmentally sustainable outdoor activities during a Learning Exchange Event organized in July 2024. Professionals from the six partnering organizations – Equilibre /Estonia/, the Lithuanian Sea Museum /Lithuania/, Trekkify /Italy/, OAZA /Croatia/,QUEST /Belgium/ and Paint and Quarter Horse Foundation /Bulgaria/ generated innovative approaches to facilitate nature-based activities for young women. All activities developed during the Learning Exchange Event can be seen in the YGBN documentary ‘Young People with Disabilities Going Back to Nature’.
toolkit
young people with disabilities going back to nature
The Toolkit ‘’Young People with Disabilities Going Back to Nature’’ is intended to offer a thoughtful and impactful approach in working with young people with disabilities and young people with health problems within the realm of nature and outdoor activities involving a well-structured progression. The Toolkit is part of a set of practical materials developed within the project ‘’Youth Going Back to Nature – Engage, Connect, Empower’’/YGBN/.
Youth Outdoor Portal 