🐿️ Educational Squirrel Workshop at Pinia Kindergarten, Poreč

On Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, Conny Petö Đeneš visited Pinia Kindergarten in Poreč to introduce the fascinating and playful world of squirrels living in our city to two kindergarten groups.

The children learned why squirrels are important for nature, what they do throughout the year, how they find food, and where they like to hide when they want some peace. They also discovered how we, as humans, can be good neighbors to squirrels in urban environments — with a little care, creativity, and a lot of understanding for the nature that surrounds us.

There was plenty of laughter as they talked about the different colors of squirrels seen around Poreč, their curious noses, nimble paws, and fluffy tails that help them balance when climbing trees. The children eagerly participated, asked questions, and shared their own encounters with squirrels in parks and green areas.

After the educational part, Conny read the picture book “Koki and the Lost Walnut”, and the little listeners followed the story with great interest — as if they themselves were joining the quest for the lost walnut.

At the end of the workshop, each kindergarten group received four picture books as a gift — two copies of each title:
📖 “Koki and the Lost Walnut”
📖 “Bim, Bum and Bam – Adventures in the City Park”

These picture books encourage children to continue exploring how to help nature even at home, while fostering love and kindness toward animals and the environment.

A warm thank you to the teachers and children for their lovely welcome, their open hearts, and the wonderful energy they brought into this encounter with nature.

🐿️❤️ By caring for the small ones, we protect something much greater — the balance between our city and nature.