Environmental education is the process of learning through which one acquires sufficient knowledge to understand environmental problems and contribute towards solving them. Nature club is the right place that provides opportunities for direct experiences, practical and problem solving skills. It is a place where like-minded people come together to work towards the remediation and upgradation of our nature. It promotes an integrated approach to teaching-learning process using environment as an instrument.
The Nature Club at PCER, New Panvel was thus formed to achieve the above stated objectives. The primary motto of the club is
OBJECTIVES
- To enhance environmental awareness and consciousness and concern for the natural environment among the student teachers.
- To provide opportunities to acquire attitudes, values and skills needed to protect and improve the natural environment.
ACTIVITIES
- The club every year organizes a series of National Level Seminar on Environmental Reengineering. The topic of the seminar is in line with the theme of the year declared by the United Nations.
- The members of the club participate in tree plantation drives every year.
- The club encourages students to participate in activities related to mangrove management organized by Navi Mumbai Environment Preservation Society since 2013.
- Visits to plant nursery, talks on environment day, world sparrow and waste management are activities undertaken by the club.
- The club organizes poster making competition on various issues revolving environment.
