# Italian nature education programs for youth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-nature-education-programs-for-youth
> Updated: 2026-08-05T08:24:49.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Italian environmental groups organized short, low‑difficulty nature walks and hands‑on workshops for children aged 4‑10 in the Bosco delle Pianelle reserve in Puglia and the Parco dell’Adamello in Lombardy. Activities included tracking animal signs, drawing local flora, and interactive lessons on food‑chain dynamics, with registration required and modest fees.

A few days later, a new initiative called “Natura Maestra” was launched in Airuno. Funded by the Fondazione Banca del Monte di Lombardia, the project targets adolescents facing personal or school challenges, offering ten weekly sessions of agricultural work, nature experiences, and group activities throughout the 2026‑2027 school year. It aims to build motivation, self‑esteem, and relational skills through direct contact with nature and biodiversity.

Together, these efforts illustrate a growing emphasis in Italy on using nature‑based education to support both children and youth, expanding from brief outdoor workshops to structured, therapeutic programs for adolescents.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Natura Maestra youth nature project launched in Airuno, Italy

Liberi Sogni's Natura Maestra project in Airuno, funded by Fondazione Banca del Monte di Lombardia, will run two cycles in 2026‑27 offering nature‑based activities to support at‑risk adolescents.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natura-maestra-youth-nature-project-launched-in-airuno-italy

### 2026-08-03: Children's nature workshops held in Italian reserves of Bosco delle Pianelle and Paspardo

Italian nature reserves hosted children's workshops in August 2026, with WWF‑led walks in Bosco delle Pianelle and art‑focused sessions at Parco dell’Adamello’s Centro Faunistico, teaching animal tracks and eco

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/childrens-nature-workshops-held-in-italian-reserves-of-bosco-delle-pianelle-and-paspardo

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