Future 'Guardians Angels' experience lessons in citizenship and conservation at the Metropolitan Amazon Refuge
Guided by technicians and environmental educators, the students learned about the diversity of plant and animal species protected by the UC, located in a strategic area for the maintenance of biodiversity in the Metropolitan Region of Belém
On a morning of learning and connection with nature, 17 students from the "Guardians Angels" project, promoted by the Municipal Police of Ananindeua, participated in a technical visit to the Conservation Unit (UC) Metropolitan Amazon Wildlife Refuge, in Marituba, Greater Belém, on Thursday (10).
The activity, carried out in partnership with the Friends of the Amazon Forest Institute (Asflora), the Institute for Forest Development and Biodiversity (Ideflor-Bio), and the Municipal Transport and Traffic Department (Semutran), provided the youth with a practical immersion in the themes of environmental education and sustainability.
Guided by technicians and environmental educators, the students learned about the diversity of plant and animal species protected by the UC, located in a strategic area for the maintenance of biodiversity in the Metropolitan Region of Belém. The Fern Trail was one of the highlights of the program, revealing to visitors the nuances of the local ecosystem and the role of urban forests in the quality of life of the population.
One of the key topics addressed was the importance of native stingless bees. The youth learned about the biology, behavior, and ecological function of these insects, which are essential for the balance of ecosystems and for food production through pollination. They also discovered the different types of honey and the benefits they offer to human health.
Learning - The visit also included a practical lesson on the production of forest seedlings, where students observed the stages of cultivation and preparation of native species for reforestation actions. The activity demonstrated how the recovery of degraded areas is a technical and necessary process to combat the effects of climate change and protect springs and watercourses.
For the social director of the Asflora Institute, Josiane Mattos, actions like this help awaken the sense of environmental responsibility in new generations. "More than an outdoor class, this experience transforms the perception that students have about the environment. They leave here with a more sensitive and engaged outlook, ready to act as defenders of nature," she stated.
The teaching director of the Municipal Police of Ananindeua, Denisson Coelho, also highlighted the positive impacts of the initiative. "This experience reinforces values such as citizenship, respect, and commitment. The future 'Guardians Angels' come to understand that environmental protection is directly linked to public safety and collective well-being," he declared.
According to the manager of the Administrative Region of Belém at Ideflor-Bio, Júlio Meyer, the visit to the Metropolitan Amazon Refuge reinforces the importance of partnerships between public institutions and civil society organizations to promote environmental education and form conscious citizens. "By uniting security, conservation, and citizenship, the project demonstrates how valuing nature can inspire a fairer and more sustainable future," he emphasized.
