First School Arboretum in Brazil Dedicated to Professor Wangari Maathai

The first Brazilian school Arboretum was recently planted at the Instituto Estadual de Educação São Jerônimo and dedicated to Professor Wangari Maathai. The Arboreto Escolar Wangari Maathai (Wangari Maathai School Arboretum) surrounds the school’s new soccer field and is located in the city of São Jerônimo, in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. José Luiz Mattos, a teacher at the school, has led the effort behind its creation.




According to Professor Mattos, the main goal of the Arboretum is Environmental Education, which is something that the students and the larger community can benefit from. Lessons in the Arboretum stress the importance of preserving nature and cultivating connections between people and plants.

Students at the Instituto Estadual de Educação São Jerônimo will have the opportunity to learn about local trees as they work in the Arboretum. Some of the trees that are growing in the Arboretum include açoita cavalo, pau-brasil, and palmeira-de-leque.

The story of the Arboreto Escolar Wangari Maathai reminds us of how important it is to learn more about our local environment. Is there an Arboretum in your community? What types of trees do you find there?

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  Comment by james090073 on July 25, 2009 8:45am:

  Lessons in the Arboretum stress the importance of preserving nature and cultivating connections between people and plants.
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  Comment by james090073 on July 25, 2009 8:46am:

  The Arboreto Escolar Wangari Maathai (Wangari Maathai School Arboretum) surrounds the school’s new soccer field and is located in the city of São Jerônimo, in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.
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  Comment by fiesta on August 2, 2009 6:08am:

  It is easy to become cynical about the rich and the powerful being incharge and just give up hope that the world can be good and stop destroying the planet.
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  Comment by gejiko on August 3, 2009 1:07am:

  The message has been very well received by the Japanese public even as it continues to grow and expand around the world.
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  Comment by Hunt on August 3, 2009 2:27am:

  Professor Wangari Maathai is a great scientist and the school dedication for him is a nice step its encourage some young scientist to achieve its inspirations.
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  Comment by jimb12345 on August 9, 2009 1:17pm:

  This is so great to see. When the kids can think about their professor in a great way is a good thing. Teachers do so much and do not get the credit for it. I am glad to see this.
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  Comment by Austin Attorney on August 9, 2009 8:47pm:

  The dedication in Professor Maathai's name is a great thing. That first school arboretum in Brazil is a really special thing.
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  Comment by nlfast on August 9, 2009 11:42pm:

  Environmental education is a very important for all of us to study no matter what our occupation is.
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  Comment by rioka on August 11, 2009 8:49am:

  We hope you will find this interesting and we are happy to contribute and share the knowledge as much as possible.
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  Comment by bmpower on August 13, 2009 3:28am:

  Fantastic idea keep up the great work.
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  Comment by Locksmithservice on August 26, 2009 4:45am:

  That is a real conducive place for learning. I like the gree environment much, it makes you feel fresh to start the day.
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  Comment by cashforcars on August 27, 2009 2:35am:

  Thank you. I like the pictures. The complex is really green and healthy for the process.
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  Comment by maijo on August 30, 2009 4:39am:

  Its amazing to read this article which re-instates the belief in power of one. She has certainly made a long lasting impact in the world by teaching so many to reuse, reduce and recycle.
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  Comment by hot lunch on August 30, 2009 7:43am:

  the pictures are just great.. I would like to ride my Motorcycle down the roads there
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  Comment by Peter08 on September 4, 2009 2:17am:

  Prof. Wangari Maathai is a living legend who is doing a fantastic job in preserving this environment. Dedication of a School to her is a commendable effort, which will definitely motivate young environmentalists...
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  Comment by georgeryder9 on September 18, 2009 11:35am:

  It is good to hear that environment education is taught there, it has become more necessary than ever due to global warming.
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  Comment by jimb12345 on September 19, 2009 6:09pm:

  its good that the kids are learning about the environment. Kids definitely need to learn about this. It was very thoughtful to dedicate this to their teacher.
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  Comment by agnesnathania on September 20, 2009 8:18pm:

  Good!! Lessons in the Arboretum stress the importance of preserving nature and cultivating connections between people and plants.
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  Comment by AlbertF on September 23, 2009 11:46pm:

  Great overview. Your style of writing is really a joy to read.
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  Comment by vijayrajesh on October 11, 2009 9:03am:

  Well, the concept of green movement should grow from the base people and younger generation. And i believe that is what is happening in Brazil. I hope to see more information here.
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  Comment by Effects of global warming on October 12, 2009 9:52am:

  Global warming and taking care of the planet is so important glad your foundation is here.
  
  Effect of global warming
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  Comment by wendy83 on October 19, 2009 10:49am:

  I really admire Arboretum's main goal "Environmental Education". I think very few people realize how important the environment is as our natural habitat.
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  Comment by jasoncurtis on October 23, 2009 11:11pm:

  Arboretums are of coure much more than groups of tree planters! I traveled from New York to Marina Del Rey to hear Harvard trained Dr. Balick who was invited to The Arboretum of Los Angeles County which was presenting an Ethnobotanical Lecture Series. Arboretums have the potential to change the world. For example, since 1987 Dr. Balick has been working under contract with the National Cancer Institute to screen bulk samples of higher plants as potential anti-AIDS and anti-cancer therapeutics!!
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  Comment by Doc Wu on December 11, 2009 12:43am:

  If we all play our part and help our planet maybe we can reverse all this climate change and save earth too!
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  Comment by Rohit on January 1, 2010 4:42am:

  Thanks for great information I was looking for this information for my project.
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  Comment by clubvin on January 1, 2010 11:38am:

  We need more such institutes who could continue the great work by Professor Wangari Maathai
  Vin
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  Comment by mikesanti on April 26, 2010 9:56pm:

  This is really a good activity that is being implemented in school. Planting trees and other types of plants is best for our environment, then keeping it up is also best for all of us!
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  Comment by lill100 on September 2, 2010 9:04am:

  Valuable information and excellent design you got here! I would like to thank you for sharing your thoughts and time into the stuff you post!! Thumbs up
  
  
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