Students of the Department of Pre-University Training, Faculty of Pre-University Education, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, together with their group curator, organized an environmental marathon entitled “Let's Protect Nature Together!” at the Botanical Garden in Almaty.
The event was held as part of the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 (SDG 15), “Life on Land,” and Kazakhstan's nationwide environmental initiative “Taza Kazakhstan” (Clean Kazakhstan).
The main objective of the event was to promote environmental awareness among students, strengthen their sense of responsibility for environmental protection, encourage respect for nature, and raise awareness of sustainable development principles.
During the environmental marathon, participants engaged in various educational and practical activities aimed at protecting nature and supporting local wildlife. In particular, students built birdhouses and bird feeders and filled them with food. This initiative highlighted the importance of creating favorable conditions for birds, especially during the autumn and winter seasons. Participants also demonstrated their care for wildlife by offering peanuts to squirrels.
As part of the event, students explored several thematic exhibitions at the Botanical Garden, including the Japanese Garden, the Tropical and Subtropical Plants Greenhouse, and the North and South American Dendrology Exhibition.
The educational tour provided participants with an opportunity to discover the diversity of plant species, learn about different natural ecosystems, and deepen their understanding of the importance of biodiversity conservation.
The environmental marathon contributed to promoting Sustainable Development Goal 15 by encouraging environmental responsibility among young people and supporting the values of the nationwide “Taza Kazakhstan” initiative.
Such initiatives integrate education with environmental awareness, inspire students to take an active role in protecting nature, and foster a sense of responsibility for the sustainable development of society.
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