{"id":74371,"date":"2026-05-25T14:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/?page_id=74371"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:49:11","slug":"nature-as-a-best-friend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/courses\/nature-as-a-best-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"Nature as a Best Friend"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section id=\"hero-block_37307d3e81ec8c0a9196b8b57f7823e5\" class=\"hero site-banner section-default default alignfull\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"site-banner-bg section-bg-image \" >\r\n\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sykli-148.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536\u00d71536 size-1536\u00d71536\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sykli-148.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sykli-148-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sykli-148-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sykli-148-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sykli-148-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"site-banner-content container\">\r\n                <div class=\"row w-100\">\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n                        <div class=\"hero-text-overlay\">\r\n                                                                <h1 class=\"hero-title\">Nature as a Best Friend<\/h1>\r\n                            <div class=\"inner-content\">\r\n                            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Erasmus+ course<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn, Teach and Act for Biodiversity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to make your teaching or team activities more meaningful, inspiring and sustainable \u2014 for yourself, for the people you work with, and for the planet? Are you looking for practical ways to bring nature\u2019s well-being effects into everyday learning and working life? Perhaps you dream of moving learning beyond classroom walls into forests, parks and other real-life environments that strengthen connection with nature and biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature as a Best Friend is an inspiring Erasmus+ course in Helsinki that offers concrete tools, ideas and methods for biodiversity education and education for ecological sustainability. During the course, you will explore green competencies, nature literacy and hands-on pedagogical approaches that support both environmental awareness and human well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During this course, you will:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve your understanding of biodiversity, nature\u2019s well-being impacts, nature literacy skills and how those are tied to sustainability education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try out various inspiring methods you can directly apply in your own teaching.\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain practical tools for biodiversity education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to use authentic learning environments in your teaching.\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchange with and learn from other teachers from all over Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to do Nature actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basics of Biodiversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human-Nature Relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature\u2019s Well-being Impacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nature Literacy skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protecting Biodiversity and Biodiversity Positive Actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For whom?<\/strong> The&nbsp;course&nbsp;is&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;working&nbsp;in&nbsp;basic,&nbsp;secondary,&nbsp;vocational&nbsp;and&nbsp;adult&nbsp;education. The methods introduced during the course can be applied to many different age and target groups. We&nbsp;also&nbsp;welcome&nbsp;all&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;field&nbsp;interested&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;course&nbsp;topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where? <\/strong>In Helsinki, Finland, and nearby environments.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By whom?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/sykli-creating-environmental-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SYKLI Environmental College<\/a> is a national specialist vocational college. We train professionals in different sectors to take concrete steps towards sustainability. Our aim is to\u202fbuild\u202fgreen competencies\u202fand increase\u202fthe quality of sustainability education\u202fat all levels of the\u202feducation system and throughout society. In Finland, SYKLI is known as a pioneer in environmental and sustainability education. SYKLI is the only institution in Finland offering a one-year-long study program in Environmental Education for teachers and other education professionals, as well as programs in Circular Economy, Water Management, Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register-now\">Upcoming courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please register via the links below:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.eventilla.com\/nature-as-a-bestfriend-october2026#main-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-9 October 2026<\/a><br>12-16 April 2027<br>4-8 October 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The course fee depends on the duration of participation and whether the participant\u2019s organisation has an Erasmus+ grant. The fee includes training, training venues, coffee breaks and certificates. It does not include accommodation, meals, entrance fees to learning environments, local transportation or mobility during the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For participants with an Erasmus+ grant, the course fee is based on the Erasmus+ course fee grant of 80 \u20ac per day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day course: 240 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-day course: 400 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day course: 560 \u20ac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For other participants, the course fees are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day course: 330 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-day course: 490 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day course: 650 \u20ac + VAT 25.5 %<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have applied for an Erasmus+ mobility grant for fewer learning days, please let us know. We will invoice you according to your participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hinkkanen_elina-446_2040px-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hinkkanen_elina-446_2040px-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hinkkanen_elina-446_2040px-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hinkkanen_elina-446_2040px-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hinkkanen_elina-446_2040px-1098x1536.jpg 1098w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hinkkanen_elina-446_2040px.jpg 1458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M.Sc. Elina Hinkkanen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_haukka_anna-348_2040px-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_haukka_anna-348_2040px-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_haukka_anna-348_2040px-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_haukka_anna-348_2040px-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_haukka_anna-348_2040px-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_haukka_anna-348_2040px.jpg 1457w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Anna Haukka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hallberg_arttu-426_2040px-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hallberg_arttu-426_2040px-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hallberg_arttu-426_2040px-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hallberg_arttu-426_2040px-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hallberg_arttu-426_2040px-1098x1536.jpg 1098w, https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/sykli_hallberg_arttu-426_2040px.jpg 1458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M.Sc. Arttu Hallberg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>Ask more<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                    <div class=\"staff-box\">\r\n                        <div class=\"row\">\r\n                            <div class=\"col-4\">\r\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/terhi-liettila-2019-nettisivuille-mv.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>                            <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"col-8\">\r\n                                <h3>Terhi Liettil\u00e4<\/h3>\r\n                                Expert, Business and Career Services                                <ul>\r\n                                    <li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-telephone-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                                <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1.885.511a1.745 1.745 0 0 1 2.61.163L6.29 2.98c.329.423.445.974.315 1.494l-.547 2.19a.678.678 0 0 0 .178.643l2.457 2.457a.678.678 0 0 0 .644.178l2.189-.547a1.745 1.745 0 0 1 1.494.315l2.306 1.794c.829.645.905 1.87.163 2.611l-1.034 1.034c-.74.74-1.846 1.065-2.877.702a18.634 18.634 0 0 1-7.01-4.42 18.634 18.634 0 0 1-4.42-7.009c-.362-1.03-.037-2.137.703-2.877L1.885.511z\"\/>\r\n                              <\/svg> <a href=\"tel:+358469227696\">+358 46 922 7696<\/a><\/li><li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-envelope-fill\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M.05 3.555A2 2 0 0 1 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 1 1.95 1.555L8 8.414.05 3.555ZM0 4.697v7.104l5.803-3.558L0 4.697ZM6.761 8.83l-6.57 4.027A2 2 0 0 0 2 14h12a2 2 0 0 0 1.808-1.144l-6.57-4.027L8 9.586l-1.239-.757Zm3.436-.586L16 11.801V4.697l-5.803 3.546Z\"\/>\r\n                              <\/svg> <a href=\"mailto:terhi.liettila@sykli.fi\">terhi.liettila@sykli.fi<\/a><\/li>                                <\/ul>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn, Teach and Act for Biodiversity Would you like to make your teaching or team activities more meaningful, inspiring and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":65009,"parent":68239,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-74371","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74371"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74371\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74380,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/74371\/revisions\/74380"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68239"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sykli.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}