The Cyprus Natural History Museum of the Photos Photiades Foundation steps beyond its walls to invite children into a unique, immersive exploration of Cyprus’s natural world.
Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in an interactive workshop where science meets play, and learning is transformed into meaningful action. Through short missions, engaging challenges, and creative activities, children will explore Cyprus’s key ecosystems—wetlands, forests, and marine environments—while discovering both their beauty and their vulnerability.
Throughout the experience, children are not merely observers; they become “Guardians of Nature,” making decisions, collaborating with others, and engaging in small missions that highlight the importance of environmental stewardship. By the end of the journey, each child leaves with a personal message and a meaningful commitment to care for the natural world around them.
Station 1 – “Where Will You Live?” (Wetlands)
Children explore the world of migratory birds and are invited to decide where it is safe to live. Through a simple interactive activity, they gain an understanding of how environmental changes, such as pollution and drought, affect wildlife, as well as the importance of wetland ecosystems.
Station 2 – “Break the Web” (Forest)
In this station, children create a “web of life” and discover the relationships between plants, animals, and their environment. The activity demonstrates how disturbances, such as wildfire or human intervention, can disrupt ecological balance and highlights the interdependence of all living organisms.
Station 3 – “Save the Seabed” (Marine Environment)
Children take part in a quick, hands-on challenge where they distinguish between what belongs and what does not belong in the marine environment. This activity raises awareness of marine pollution, particularly the impact of plastic waste on marine life.
