2. Geographical locationGeographical location
Central GreeceCentral Greece
Prefecture ofPrefecture of
ThessalyThessaly
District of MagnesiaDistrict of Magnesia
Municipality of VolosMunicipality of Volos
Pelion mountainPelion mountain
3. Makrinitsa: fact fileMakrinitsa: fact file
Altitude:Altitude: 350-850m.350-850m.
Length:Length: 4,5 km4,5 km
Distance to Volos:Distance to Volos: 17km17km
Population:Population: 898 (2011)898 (2011)
No public services but aNo public services but a
community officecommunity office
11. 1993: The 1st
E.E.C. is founded in Southern Greece
1999: An E.E.C. is founded in Makrinitsa
2013: There are 41 E.E.Cs nationwide
Originally, the E.E.C. was housed in the Primary School ofOriginally, the E.E.C. was housed in the Primary School of
Makrinitsa (which is nowadays closed).Makrinitsa (which is nowadays closed).
Since February 2001, it is housed in its own building; a stoneSince February 2001, it is housed in its own building; a stone
mansion bequeathed to the Ministry of Education, formansion bequeathed to the Ministry of Education, for
educational purposes, by the local teacher Androniki Vatsareaeducational purposes, by the local teacher Androniki Vatsarea
- Mavrakis.- Mavrakis.
Historical background - Timeline
12. The teamThe team
1. Makeli Grammati - Director1. Makeli Grammati - Director
2. Vigklas Panagiotis - Assistant director2. Vigklas Panagiotis - Assistant director
3. Gkountouma Maria – Education officer3. Gkountouma Maria – Education officer
4. Goula Maria – Education officer4. Goula Maria – Education officer
5. Spanopoulou Aikaterini – Education officer5. Spanopoulou Aikaterini – Education officer
13. Design & implement educational programs for students of Primary & Secondary Education
Implement study visits for educators
Implement visits for general adult population
Organize and conduct General Adult Education Meetings
Organize and conduct Teacher Training Meetings and Seminars
Organize and develop local, regional, national and international thematic networks of
Environmental Education
Participate in local, regional, national & international networks of Environmental Education
Draft and publish educational and information material for students, teachers and general
adult population
Promote educational research in Environmental Education and Education for Sustainability
Form partnerships with the local community, Bodies and Institutions, scientific societies
etc.
14. Programs for schoolsPrograms for schools
Herbs: Health, well-being, beautyHerbs: Health, well-being, beauty
Sustainable water management - Makrinitsa’s fountainsSustainable water management - Makrinitsa’s fountains
Ecotourism in Pelion – Routes in nature and traditionEcotourism in Pelion – Routes in nature and tradition
Stone bridges in Greece – ArchitectureStone bridges in Greece – Architecture
Mediterranean, Greece, Olive treesMediterranean, Greece, Olive trees
The Forest: walk, explore, learnThe Forest: walk, explore, learn
A day in the Popular Art and History Museum in MakrinitsaA day in the Popular Art and History Museum in Makrinitsa
15. Adult EducationAdult Education
General Adult Education Meetings
Group-targeted Adult Education Meetings
Teacher Training Meetings
2-day Teacher Training Seminars and Workshops
General Adult Education Visits
Group-targeted Adult Education Visits
Teacher Training Study Visits
16. NetworksNetworks
Coordinator of a National Thematic Network: Stone bridges
Participation in about 20* National or Regional networks:
Sustainable technology
Outdoor life and environmental education
Endangered fauna
Climate changes
Traditional settlements and nature
Industrial heritage
* indicative
17. PublicationsPublications
Each year the E.E.C. publishes educational, promotional and
informational material. Some indicative publications are:
Introduction to meteorology
Walking and learning in natural paths
Water management & water-driven motion in pre-industrial Greece
Air pollution: let’s open Aiolos’ windbag
Orientation in natural and man-made environment
18. Environmental EducationEnvironmental Education
CenterCenter
About 71.000 students from 3300 schools since founding
About 11.000 educators, as visitors or attendees since
founding
About 3 General Adult Education Meetings per year
About 3 Teacher Training Meetings per year
About 2 Teacher Training Seminars and Workshops per year
About 1-2 publications per year
About 10 study-visits to other E.E.Cs. per year