What the students learned from the national park rangers Juraj Ksiažek and Ivan Karkošiak. The High Tatras, the heart of the Slovak mountains, are home to unique species that evolved here in isolation from the rest of Europe. In the subalpine and alpine zones, where the forest gives way to higher elevations, we find two […]
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On Tuesday, the Erasmus+ students traveled out of Banská Bystica to visit the Arborétum Borová hora in Zvolen, which focuses on scientific research activities for the Technical university of Zvolen and also works as a botanical garden. They spent the morning divided into two groups with specialists who work for the Faculty of Forestry, which taught them about water balance in forests, the importance of forests in the water cycle, the structures of
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Visit to LignoSilva: Exploring forest innovation in Slovakia During the Erasmus+ mobility week in Banská Bystrica 2026 the students had the opportunity to visit LignoSilva, a Centre of Excellence in Slovakia that is leading the way in sustainable forestry and wood innovation. This visit was an eye-opening experience, showing us how research, technology, and nature
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Family Day was all about bonding – an opportunity for twins to connect with their host families. For the Slovak students, it was a chance to shine as ambassadors of Slovakia’s natural and cultural treasures. With their twins, they scattered across the region, each discovering a unique slice of Slovakia. Nestled in the country center, some
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A Warm Welcome: Reuniting with the Erasmus Twins Last Saturday afternoon, excitement filled the air as the students from Banská Bystrica eagerly awaited the arrival of their Erasmus twins. The tension and excitement were palpable – after months apart since the mobilities in Germany and Italy, they all couldn’t wait to reunite and showcase the
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Throughout the Erasmus+ mobility week, participants immersed themselves in a rich program of educational activities, each designed to inspire curiosity, collaboration, and personal growth. From hands-on workshops to outdoor adventures, every experience provided unique opportunities for learning and connection. To ensure these experiences could be shared beyond the event, Friday morning was dedicated to documentation.
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On Thursday morning, the students and teachers woke up to a sunny new day. The picture-perfect weather and the view of the mountains surrounding Chiavenna was the best invitation to explore the area. After a typical sweet breakfast and a delicious Italian coffee, everyone grabbed a packed lunch and headed to the square, where two guides were
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After a lengthy bus journey, the group arrived in Chiavenna at 9:00 a.m. The students took a short rest at the hostel before the day’s activities commenced. The hike began with a trek through the forest, leading to the Marmitte dei Giganti – large, circular depressions formed by ancient glacial erosion. Professor Cappelletti provided a comprehensive explanation
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All activities during the project day were guided by the mission of our Erasmus project, which has three main components: LEARN, INVESTIGATE, ACT. Students learned to work with data, interpret weather simulations, extract key information from a lecture, observe an experiment, and draw conclusions from their observations. To fulfill the third goal of our mission—active
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On Tuesday from 9:00am to 10:00am we listened to the lesson of Prof. Michele Freppaz, professor of the University of Turin from the department of agricultural, forestry and food sciences and a specialist in soil and snow science.He spoke about cryosphere basics, which includes all frozen water on Earth, which is highly sensitive to climate change. The
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After the lecture the Tuesday morning was dedicated to active LEARNning and the students INVESTIGATEd effects of global warming on a regional and global scale. The multnational groups worked parallel on three different stations on the following subjects: Analyzing Climate Change: Insights from Valmorea’s Weather Station Data Exploring Climate Action with En-ROADS: Small Steps, Big Impact Melting
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On Monday afternoon, we enjoyed a peaceful hike through the stunning Lanza Valley. During the excursion, we discovered fascinating facts about the region’s biodiversity, unique landscapes, and the delicate stone formations inside the caves. The scenery was breathtaking, showcasing how nature remains beautiful and well-preserved despite centuries of human history. Our walk was led by four experienced guides from the G.E.V. (Guardie Ecologiche Volontarie), who
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The program for the second study abroad mobility as part of our Erasmus+ project, titled “Climate Change in Mountain Areas,” began on Monday morning at our partner school IC Valmorea with an official welcome for the students and their teachers by the school’s principal, Massimiliano Branchini. Since this was our second international mobility, not all the students
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On the Family Day, everyone had fun visiting different places in the Como region. Here’s what each group did: Milan Adventures Ivana and Maria Andrea went to Milan in the morning. They visited the Cathedral (Duomo), an art gallery, and Castle Sforzesco. After lunch at a restaurant, they returned home. Greta and Tim also went
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The journey full of experiences began for a group of students and teachers from Banská Bystrica on Friday evening. They spent the morning in their classrooms and in the evening set off to gather experiences and memories at their new partner school in Valmorea, Italy, in the Como region. Since traveling by train in Slovakia
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On 27.2.26 the Open Day at the Jakob-Fugger-Gymnasium took place. More than 250 families informed themselves on this afternoon about the diverse offers and of course the Erasmus+ team was also represented with its own information stand. There, the participating pupils informed the guests in detail about the ongoing project about “Climate change in mountain
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Christmas vibes are all about giving the coolest gift ever – your time! And honestly, what’s better than spending it with the people who make you smile? We’re all about those classic holiday traditions: baking yummy things, bingeing fairy-tale movies, and getting competitive with board games.Although we couldn’t hang out in person with our Erasmus
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As the mobility week progressed, a wide range of educational activities was carried out, each offering new experiences and learning opportunities for the participants. In order to ensure that these activities could be shared with a broad audience on the project website, systematic documentation was required.For this purpose, students and teachers met once more at
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As part of the programe marking UN International Mountain Day, a full-day excursion focusing on mountain forests and sustainable alpine development was carried out in the Balderschwang region. Following breakfast, the group departed for Balderschwang to explore the ecological, historical, and social significance of the alpine landscape. The group met Emma Didier, an expert and ranger from Alpinium.
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Mountains are calling In the early morning, all participants met at Augsburg main train station, from where the group travelled by train to Sonthofen. During the journey, the Alpine landscape became visible from a distance, offering first impressions of the mountainous region. After a scheduled change of trains, Sonthofen was reached, followed by a bus
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