Workshop: Orchids

meeting in front of the House of Nature in Premantura, activity planning, going to the field, a short (20 min) lecture about the flora of Kamenjak (orchids especially), correlation to the school program (photosynthesis, osmosis, diffusion, adhesion, root pressure, transpiration, plant organs), determination and definition of specific species, students learn how to differ the most typical orchids and draw the ones they found in their notebooks. All of the above is followed by a brunch break and a review over what has been learned. After the break, everyone returns to the House of Nature. The students explore the Eco centre while the teachers enjoy a cup of cappuccino.

After the program ends, the teachers get posters and worksheets to test their students’ knowledge; each students gets promotional materials


Duration: 3 hours (8:00 – 11:00)

08:00 meeting in front of the House of Nature in Premantura
08:15 departure from the House of Nature, walkabout
08:35 lessons followed by the instructions for practical, field work
09:00 field work – “Orchids hunt” and drawing
10:00 returning to the House of Nature
10:45 exploring the Eco centre with a guide
11:15 end of program, educative materials given

The workshop has been made according to the school program and the elementary and high school lessons and it has been adjusted to following units:

1. Systematic and classification of the living species– the Plantae kingdom
2. Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
3. Plant organs
4. Endemic species and relicts
5. Higher plants and fungi symbiosis – mycorrhiza


The program is semi diurnal but it is possible to spend a whole day in the protected area, enjoying some extra content.
It is recommended for the students to bring a notebook, food, water and appropriate clothing.

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Workshop: The butterflies of Kamenjak

The workshop description: arrival at the House of Nature in Premantura, a lecture with ppt presentation containing a butterfly life cycle and protected and representative butterfly species of Kamenjak, fieldwork, butterfly hunting and species determination directly at Kamenjak, return to The House of Nature, recapitulation and systematization of the learned material, tutor’s demonstration of butterfly taxidermy and instructions for making insect collections. The teachers are served with a cup of cappuccino in the House of Nature, and when the program reaches its end, they receive a poster and school assignment worksheets with workshop topics. Every student will also receive some promo materials.
Duration: 4 hours (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
8:00 Arrival to Premantura in front of The House of Nature
8:15 A lecture and a ppt presentation about butterflies
9:00 Departure to field
9:20 Fieldwork – hunting and determination of butterflies
10:30 A break with brunch
11:00 Departure towards the House of Nature
11:25 Demonstrational exercise of butterfly taxidermy
12:00 Distribution of educational material and the conclusion of program

The workshop is designed according to primary and high school curriculum and is adjusted to the following teaching units:

1. Systematization and classification of the living world
2. Terrestrial invertebrates
3. Arthropods
4. Insects – the adjustment to the life conditions, symbiosis, mimicry, aposemia, cryptic coloration
5. The protection of endangered and rare habitats and the habiting species

The program is semidiurnal, but there is also a possibility of using the other contents of the protected area during an all-day stay.
It’s desirable to bring food, water and clothes suitable for nature.

The Public Institution reserves the right to change the program.

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Workshop: Herbs (medicinal and aromatic)

The workshop description: arrival in front of the House of Nature in Premantura, activity arranging, departure to field, a short lecture about Kamenjak flora with a special review of herbs and their properties (around 30 minutes), connecting with the curriculum (photosynthesis, osmosis, diffusion, adhesion, root pressure, transpiration, plant organs), determination, differentiation and definition of various species of herbs. The teachers can decide whether they will organize the students to collect the plant material and press it back in school. Afterwards, the group returns to the House of Nature in Premantura, where the students are guided through the eco centre, while the teachers are served a cup of cappuccino.

When the program reaches its end, the teachers will receive a poster and school assignment worksheets with workshop topics. Every student will also receive some promo materials.

Duration: 3 hours (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
8:00 Arrival to Premantura in front of The House of Nature
8:15 A hike to the location on field
8:35 A lecture on field (school in nature) and field work instructions
9:00 Fieldwork – searching for herbs
10:00 A break with brunch
10:20 Departure towards the House of Nature
10:45 A guided tour through the Eco Centre in the House of Nature
12:00 Distribution of educational material and the conclusion of program


The workshop is designed according to primary and high school curriculum and is adjusted to the following teaching units:

1. Systematization and classification of the living world – Plant Kingdom
2. Gymnosperms and Flowering plants
3. Dicotiledones and Monocotiledones
4. Photosynthesis
5. Plant respiration
6. Plant organs, root, stem, leaf, flower and fruit
7. Assimilate and water circulation through the plant
8. Plant alkaloids
9. Mediterranean region plant communities

The program is semidiurnal, but there is also a possibility of using the other contents of the protected area during an all-day stay.
It’s desirable to bring food, water and clothes suitable for nature.

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Workshop: Seashore

The workshop description: arrival at the House of Nature in Premantura, a lecture with ppt presentation containing Kamenjak and Istria basic climate specifics. Introducing types of shores and life communities along the coast, departure to field, work at the sea shore – plant and animal sampling in special containers (done by student themselves) with each species biology description. Afterwards, the group returns to the House of Nature in Premantura, where the students are guided through the eco centre. When the program reaches its end, the teachers will receive a poster and school assignment worksheets with workshop topics.

Duration: 3,5 hours (8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

8:00 Arrival to Premantura in front of The House of Nature
8:15 A lecture and a ppt presentation
9:00 Departure to field (work at the sea shore: sampling, describing the species)
10:00 A break with brunch
10:15 Departure towards the House of Nature
10:30 A guided tour through the Eco Centre in the House of Nature
11:00 Distribution of educational material and the conclusion of program

Note: Entourage is required and the school group leaders are obliged to look after their students. In order to keep the program at a fair level, only one workshop per day can take place.

The program is semidiurnal, but there is also a possibility of using the other contents of the protected area during an all-day stay. It’s desirable to bring food, water and clothes suitable for nature.

It’s necessary to announce a workshop: by telephone +385 52 576513 or by e-mail ju.kamenjak@pu.t-com.hr

The workshop is designed according to primary and high school curriculum and is adjusted to the following teaching units:

1. Life along the seashore
2. Plants and animals along the seashore
3. The belt of tidal
4. Animals and plants submerged in water
5. The protected sea organisms

The Public Institution reserves the right to change the program.

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Workshop: Dinosaurs

The workshop description: arrival at the House of Nature in Premantura, a lecture with ppt presentation and a film containing Geology of the Cretaceous Period, evolution, life and disappearance of dinosaurs, wildlife in sea, land and air during the Cretaceous period. Departure to field, a lecture at the educational path of dinosaurs, work at the shore – observing the dinosaur foot prints, return to the House of Nature, where the students are guided through the eco centre. When the program reaches its end, the teachers will receive a poster and school assignment worksheets with workshop topics.

Duration: 3 hours (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
8:00 Arrival to Premantura in front of The House of Nature
8:15 A lecture and a ppt presentation
9:00 A walk through the path of dinosaurs – searching for footprints by the shore
10:00 A break with brunch
10:15 Departure towards the House of Nature
10:30 A guided tour through the Eco Centre in the House of Nature
11:00 Distribution of educational material and the conclusion of program


The workshop is designed according to primary and high school curriculum and is adjusted to the following teaching units:

1. Formation of the Earth
2. Geological periods
3. Development of life on Earth
4. The Cretaceous period – the age of dinosaurs
5. Dinosaur extinction, the age of mammals

Note: Entourage is required and the school group leaders are obliged to look after their students. In order to keep the program at a fair level, only one workshop per day can take place.

The program is semidiurnal, but there is also a possibility of using the other contents of the protected area during an all-day stay. It’s desirable to bring food, water and clothes suitable for nature.

It’s necessary to announce a workshop: by telephone +385 52 576513 or by e-mail ju.kamenjak@pu.t-com.hr

The Public Institution reserves the right to change the program. Close