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"GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST"

We are from different parts of the world:

CEIP Pascual Martínez Abellán (Spain)

4th kindergarden of Glyka Nera (Greece)

Gimnasyum School Mitoc (Romania)

53rd Kindergarten of Patras (Greece)

ITU GVO Özel Dr.Sedat Üründül Anaokulu(Turkey)

We live in Greece, in an

area of Athens called

Glyka Nera.

It is located at the bottom

of Mountain Ymittos.

In Ymittos there is a

forest with many trees,

plants and animals.

In the following pages

we present some of

them.

Name: Olive Tree

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The olive tree is a tree found throughout Greece. From its fruit we make the olive oil that we use in food.
The olive tree is the symbol of the goddess Athena.

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Name: Laurus nobilis

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Laurel is an aromatic plant that we use in cooking to add flavor to food.
In ancient times it was the sacred symbol of the god Apollo and showed superiority.

Name : Pine

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Pine is an evergreen tree.

It produces pine cones and lots of pollen.

It reaches 80 meters high.It gives us oxygen.

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Name : Lemon Tree

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The lemon tree is found in gardens and yards.
Its leaves have a glossy green color and a nice lemon scent. We use the juice of lemons in food, in salads and with the peel we make sweets.

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Almond tree is a tree that is in a hurry to bloom before Spring comes.
We call her the "Winter Bride".
It has pink and white flowers.
It gives us the almonds.

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Name: Almond Tree

Protect trees and nature

Name: Aloe arborescens

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Aloe is a herbaceous plant.
It is a source of vitamins.
It is beneficial for internal and external use.
It relieves digestive discomfort and skin problems.

Name: Rosemary

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Rosemary is an aromatic shrub.
Its flowers are white, pink, purple or deep blue.
It is used in cooking, in cosmetics and its oil in aromatherapy.

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Name: Greek Oregano

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Greek oregano is considered one of the best in the world.It is a herb that has been used in medicine and cooking for thousands of years. It adds flavor and aroma, while it also has many health benefits.

Name: Wildflowers

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Wildflowers grow by themselves on the mountain, in the fields,
in the countryside.
They don't need watering.

They have beautiful colors.

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Name:Turtle

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It feeds on leaves and grasses.
The female lays 2-12 eggs in holes she digs in soft soil, which hatch after about 2.5 months.

Name: Green Lizard

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It feeds on smaller reptiles and chicks. Females lay 5-23 eggs

in late spring or early summer which hatch after about a month.

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Name: Red Fox

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On a walk in Ymittos mountain you may meet the Red Fox.
Often, at night, it approaches our houses looking for food.

Name: Horses

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The horse is a large mammal.
It is a herbivore.
It has big, tall and strong legs.
It has a long neck and a long mane.
Its tail is long and tufted.

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Name: Goats

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Goats live together in a herd.
They eat grass.
They give us their meat and milk with which we make cheese and yogurt.

Hello!

We are from the far away north of Romania. Our village is situated along a beautiful river, Prut. We are the wild nature protectors. Some interesting facts about our land you will find out on the next pages

Name:

Romania,

Mitoc

Romania - Carpathyan Garden

Name: The ElderBerry

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The elderberry is recognized, both in Romanian and European folklore, as a medicinal plant and a magical plant. Countless myths and legends about the elderberry have been carried from the Middle East to northern Europe and Africa.

It grows in: (Map)

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Fruits

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Name: Acacia

Robinia pseudoacacia

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Acacia grows spontaneously on almost any type of soil.With good resistance to frost, loves light, tolerates drought, prefers permeable, light, fertile soils, but does not tolerate calcareous soils.

It grows in: (Maps)

#Old memories #Childhood #Tea #Honney

Leaves

Fruits/Flowers

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Name: Common Pelican

Information

Pelican is a large bird, with a wingspan of almost 3 meters! A majestic bird, which can be seen relatively easily from April to October in the Danube delta and meadow. It is worth noting that 60% of the European population of this species is concentrated in the Danube Delta, so any naturalist in Western Europe who wants to see this species has only one safe option: the Danube Delta.

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Name: Brown Bear

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The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a symbol of endurance, strength and vitality, an animal whose intelligence and adaptability have ensured its survival in the wild to this day. The mountain ranges of the Romanian Carpathians have been a welcoming home for this impressive animal for centuries. Today, a large part of Europe's brown bears - about 6000 specimens - live on the territory of Romania.

Photo - carp fishing session

Name: Carp

Location: Prut river, Mitoc, Romania

Information

#Carpfishing

#Wild river

#Nature adventures

#Wild carp fishing

#Prut river

#Big fish

Big fish

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Name:

53rd Kindergarten of Patras - Peloponnese - Greece

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Hello! Our school is situated in the North part of Patras, near the sea. In our play yard there is a grove of willow trees and a ban yan tree, as well. In the suburbs, there is a march, where live several species of heron and the colourfull alcuone!

Name: Willow tree

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The Willow tree, is a tree of almost 500 types, and with numerous references in myths of many countries.

In the Greek Mythology it was the sacred tree of goddess Hera and was considered the second most ancient tree like the oak tree.

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Name: Olive tree

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The Olive tree, grows in the mediterranian countries. In the Greek Mythololy is refered as the sacred tree of goddess Athena. According to a myth, Poseidon and Athena wanted to be the protectors of the city of Kekrops. Poseidon offered water and Athena offered an olive tree. People voted for the olive tree so Athena won and gave her name in the city, i.e. Athina.

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Name: Plane tree

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The Plane tree, in one of the biggest trees and people call it the King of greek flora. In the greek mythology it was the daughter of Poseidon, that is why it grows near water. She had two brothers, who were giants, that is why it is big and high. When her brothers died, she was turned into a tree, called Plane tree.

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Name: Pine tree - Aleppo

(P. halepensis)

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The Pine is sacred to Dionysos. Pine resin was used to seal ceramic wine vessels (called amphora) and was also added intentionally to fermenting grapes for flavor and possibly for its medicinal and spiritual properties (today, this resin-flavored white wine is called retsina).

The Pine was also closely linked to the sea god Poseidon as the tree’s wood was prized as a ship building material for its ability to withstand decay. Pine pitch (resin) was also used for waterproofing, as a sealant for joints, and as a flame retardant for ships at sea. It is thought that Poseidon’s sacred groves consisted of Pine trees, especially the coastal varieties such as the Aleppo (P. halepensis) or Umbrella (P. pinea) Pine.

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Name: Laurel Tree

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The Laurel Tree grows in the Mediterranean. Its leaves are an ingredient in many recipes and the oil of its fruits is used in flavoring soaps.

In the Greek Mythology, there was a nymph called Daphne (Laurel). Apollo wanted to marry her, but she didn't. So she turned into a tree. Her hands became branches and her hair became leaves.

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Name: Narcissus

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Narcissus is a plant with beautiful flowers ad can grow in all kinds of soil as long as it is well watered.

In the Greek Mythology, Narcissus was very handsome and he was drown in a lake while trying to touch his reflexion in the water.

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Name: Carnation

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Carnation is a beautiful flower of many types and many colours.

In the Greek Mythology, it was the favorite flower of Zeus. According to the myth, Zeus was jealous of Hera, who had Lilly as a favorite flower. So, he threw a lightining on Earth. As a resylt, Carnations grew where the lighting fell.

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Name: Rose

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Rose is an ornamental plant and is used not only in perfume production but also as a jam product.

There is a myth about Rodanthi, an ancient greek woman, who expressed her opinion about women.. That women are wise such as men, too. As a result, men tried to harm her. Goddess Artemis, saved her by turning her into a rose, with a beautiful flower but also with thons for her protection.

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Name: Dolphin

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There are 4 species of dolphin who live in the greek seas: the common dolpthin, the rhino dolphin, the bottlenose dolphin and the cinderella dolphin.

Dolphin was a beloved sea animal in ancient Greece, too. There is a myth about Arion, a great musician, who was saved by a dolphin. Arion had won a golden prize in a music contest and the crew of the ship threw him in the sea, in order to steal the prize. A dolphin saved him an safely returned him to his island.

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Name: Eagle

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There are 8 species of eagle living in Greece. A rare one is also found in Peloponesse and is called osprey.

The eagle was the sacred bird of god Zeus. According to a myth, Zeus sent away two eagles, one to the east and the other to the west, in order to find the center of the Earth. The two eagles met in Delphes, who was concidered as the center of the Earth since then.

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Name: Dog

(race: coconi)

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The dog in the photo is said to be living in Greece since the antiquity.

It is called Coconi. It is said that Appollo was the first to domesticate a dog and that he offered this animal to his sister Artemis to accompany her in hunting.

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Name: Owl

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Owl is a nocturnal bird and is found in the north of Greece. A kind of owl called Otus scops (gionis in greek) is more widespread. In the ancient times, the owl was the sacred bird of Athena and was known as the bird of knowledge and wisdom.

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Name: Alcyone

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Alcyone lives near the sea and is fed with fish. It layes its eggs in Winter, in January, and during these days the weather is warm. There is a greek myth about Alcyone, trying to explain this weather change. Alcyone was married to a man called Kyikas. As they were both proud of being so happily married they compared themselves to God Zeus and Goddess Hera. The Gods punnished them by leaving Kyikas drown in the sea. After Alcyone has being waiting him for a long time to return, was transformed in a bird who lives by the sea.

Name:

CEIP Pascual Martínez Abellán

Pliego (Murcia)

Information:

We live in a very small village in the South- East of Spain, near the mountains called Sierra Espuña. We have a lot of fruit trees in our village and aromatic plants among others in the mountains. In the next pages you will see our flora and fauna.

Name: Yellow bee orchid

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the yellow bee orchid is an ephemeral plant,whose yellow flowers imitate an insect

It grows in: (Map)

Leaves

Fruits

Name: Kermes Oak

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Bright green brush with sharp branches. Its leaves are characterized by the presence of thorny edges. Its flower are inconspicuous, generating a bitter acorn.

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