Public school students visit the Atalaia Natural Monument in Salinópolis
The visits accompanied by the technical team of Ideflor-Bio serve as a tool for raising awareness and connecting the school with nature
By Vinícius Leal (IDEFLOR-BIO)
28/05/2025 11h41
Ninth-grade students from the Municipal School Raimundo Nazaré da Costa, located in Salinópolis, on the coast of Pará, participated in an educational activity at the Atalaia Natural Monument, one of the 29 Conservation Units (UCs) managed by the Institute of Forest Development and Biodiversity of the State of Pará (Ideflor-Bio). The visit, held at the Ecobiblioteca Gibi Saúde, marked an important moment of environmental awareness and connection between school and nature on the northeastern coast of Pará.
Accompanied by teachers and the technical team from Ideflor-Bio, the students learned more about the functioning of the UC, which houses sensitive ecosystems of high relevance for the marine biodiversity of the region. The site is the stage for actions aimed at protecting coastal fauna and flora, environmental management, and promoting responsible tourism.
During the visit, the director of Management and Monitoring of Conservation Units at Ideflor-Bio, Ellivelton Carvalho, highlighted the strategic role of the Atalaia Natural Monument for the environmental balance of the Pará coast.
“Welcoming students here is essential for new generations to understand the importance of conserving this territory. Through environmental education, we form more conscious and engaged citizens in defending natural heritage,” said the director.
In addition to learning about the ecological importance of the protected area, the students were able to visualize the environmental impacts that still threaten the site, such as the unplanned growth of urban occupation and the pressure exerted by inadequate tourism practices. The field experience complemented the content covered in the classroom, promoting critical reflections among the youth.
The Amazon Studies teacher, Jefferson Barra, responsible for leading the class, highlighted the relevance of the activity for the students' education.
“I wanted to bring the students to the Atalaia Natural Monument so they could observe, with their own eyes, the environmental impacts that still persist, even in protected areas. Many of the topics we discuss in class gain a different meaning when experienced in the territory. The team welcomed us incredibly and provided us with an experience that exceeded our expectations,” he said.
The visit also represented an opportunity for dialogue between formal education and environmental management. Ideflor-Bio technicians explained the actions carried out at the site in partnership with public institutions, private entities, and civil society organizations, focusing on the preservation of natural resources and the regulation of economic activities, especially during the high season.
Ellivelton Carvalho stated that, at the end of the meeting, the students left with more knowledge and a sense of responsibility regarding the challenges faced to protect the Pará coast. “Initiatives like this strengthen citizenship and contribute to forming a more conscious youth about each person's role in building a sustainable future,” concluded the director.
