Project: FOREST STAGE
Program: Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in School Education
Project Reference No: 2025-1-EE01-KA210-SCH-000354469
Consortium: MTÜ Cirsium – Estonia (Coordinator) & Eco Logic (Partner)
EU-Funded: Supported by the European Union through Erasmus+
Bringing Creativity and Sustainability into the Forest
FOREST STAGE introduces a unique fusion of environmental education, creativity, and performing arts directly in natural settings. Through theatre hackathons in forests, the project provides schools with innovative pedagogical tools that reconnect young people with nature while inspiring sustainable lifestyles in line with the European Green Transition.
Project Objectives
- Strengthen students’ connection with nature through experiential theatre learning
Implement forest-based theatre hackathons to foster environmental awareness, creativity, and sustainable behaviour among young people. - Equip educators with innovative pedagogical tools
Co-create a non-formal curriculum, including practical guides and materials, to help teachers deliver theatre-based environmental activities aligned with the SDGs. - Promote sustainability education through hands-on creativity
Integrate object theatre, storytelling, and natural materials into learning to cultivate climate awareness and support the European Green Deal. - Empower communities through participatory eco-theatre
Engage families and local communities in performances, debates, and open events that enhance environmental responsibility and cultural participation. - Increase accessibility to innovative educational practices
Develop tutorial videos, examples of eco-plays, and adaptable resources to support educators in both formal and non-formal settings. - Test and evaluate the methodology in real educational settings
Conduct pilot actions in partner countries to validate the curriculum, gather participant feedback, and refine the theatre hackathon model for broader implementation.
Main Activities & Expected Results
- Pedagogical Study Programme
A structured curriculum combining object theatre, nature education, and SDG-focused learning activities. - Manual for Educators
A multilingual, step-by-step guide packed with practical tools to organise theatre hackathons in the forest. - Programme Testing Events
Pilot workshops in two partner countries engaging at least 60 participants, with feedback from a minimum of 15 learners to refine the programme. - Tutorial Videos (6 videos)
Short, practical videos to guide educators and practitioners in implementing the FOREST STAGE method. - FOREST STAGE Play Examples (6 videos)
Demonstrations of eco-plays created by young participants using natural materials and SDG themes.
FOREST STAGE, funded by the EU through Erasmus+, not only nurtures creativity and environmental awareness but also empowers communities and educators to inspire the next generation of environmentally conscious citizens.
