After a hearty breakfast, the students had to say goodbye to the cabin and the beautiful surroundings of the Kežmarská Valley. But before they set off, Mr. Ksiažek set up his binoculars and treated the students to another unforgettable experience. Early that morning, he had been out on an observation mission and spotted marmots digging through the snow and enjoying […]
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Every year, the “Climate Change in Mountain Regions” project includes outdoor lessons combined with a meeting with staff from the High Tatras National Park or park rangers. This time, two park rangers – Mr. Ksiažek and Mr. Karkošiak—accompanied the group of students and teachers on their way to the Chata pri Zelenom plese mountain hut,
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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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The next morning brought a true mountain experience. Heavy rain poured down, and the wind howled through the peaks, making some of us hesitate. The descent from the mountains wasn’t just wet—it was a test of will. We packed into our outdoor gear, locked away our fear, and began the hike back down to Tatranská
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Wednesday was all about connecting with nature, learning through experience, and enjoying the beauty of Slovakia’s iconic High Tatras. The students didn’t jump straight into a hike—after all, a gentle start was in order. The morning began with a visit to the Botanical Garden in Tatranská Lomnica. In international groups, students explored local plant species, taking close-up
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