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Author: Izabela Kołowska | Publish date: 17 October 2024

Autumn CEE offer: Decoupage workshops and Nature Walk "Mushroom Picking"

17 October 2024, Author: Izabela Kołowska

Centre Environmental Education in Ełk invites residents to two weekend events – Autumn decoupage workshops and Nature Walk "Mushroom picking". It is a great opportunity to spend time actively, develop creativity and learn more about the nature around us.

Autumn Decoupage workshop – October 19

First event, "Autumn Decoupage Workshop", will take place on Saturday, 19 October, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the CEE building. The workshop will be led by Patrycja Krukowska, who will teach the participants the technique of decorating objects with thin papers, such as napkins or newspaper clippings. Participants they will learn how to prepare the surface, apply paper and varnish to achieve a smooth, durable finish.

Workshop These are a great opportunity to develop creativity and create unique decorations that can decorate your home or be the perfect gift. Participants can Bring your own items to decorate and a hair dryer. Classes are free of charge, however, due to the limited number of seats, there are prior registration.

Stroll nature group for families "Mushroom picking" – October 20

In Sunday, October 20, at 11:00 a.m., CEE invites you for a walk nature program for families called "Mushroom Picking". This is the tenth meeting from a series of nature walks, aimed at familiarizing participants with the richness of fauna and flora of the Ełk Forest. The walk will lead Katarzyna Świtaj, who will talk about various species of trees, plants and fungi, and about how to recognize edible and poisonous species of mushrooms.

Participants will have the opportunity to actively pick mushrooms under the supervision of an experienced mushroom picker, and during the stops, the guide will present interesting facts about birds, insects and animal tracks that can be found in the forest. The walk will take about 1.5 hours, and its route will include various educational stops. We meet at parking lot at Polo Market (2 Mother Teresa of Calcutta Street). Participation in the walk It is free of charge and does not require prior registration.

More information on https://cee.elk.pl/