Ostrůvek

The Centre for Ecological Education Ostrůvek was established in 2002 under the auspices of Chaloupky, Public Service Company. It is located in the former kindergarten on a symbolical island formed by the junction of the creeks Balinka and Oslava at the edge of the centrum of Velké Meziříčí. The background of the centre consists of 3 rooms and a garden which is being transformed into an open-air classroom.
Ostrůvek uses the nearby manor park, the valley of the river Balinka and Nesměřské valley for its programs. The centre offers free use of internet for public, a library specialized in the environment and eco-consultancy.

Ostrůvek offers:

Programs for schools:

• One-day training programs for kindergartens, basic and secondary schools
• Workshops for teachers regarding the plans for further teacher trainings
• Weekend and summer camps for children

Programs for everyone:

• Public Events (European night for the bats, Health Day, etc.)
• Trips to the nature (Earth Day in the Valley of Balinka, Follow the bird songs, Follow the frog brotherhood, Into the blossoming meadows, The way into the underground ...)
• Handicraft club for adults
• Meetings, Lectures
• Voluntary work

Head of the centre:
Jana Audy, jana.audy@chaloupky.cz, 0420 566 522 81, 0420 737 079 075