Genet workshop
Discover the nocturnal fauna of the Catalan forests and transform the classroom into an educational adventure for your students.
The Genet Workshop will connect the classroom with real nature, combining observation with emotion and respect for nature.
Immerse yourself in the nature of the nocturnal Catalan forests and accompany the genet. Students will learn how birds of prey and small mammals are part of a living ecosystem.
What does the Genet Workshop consist of?
The Genet Workshop takes place in the classroom or gym of the center and offers a hands-on experience with real animals from the Catalan environment.
During the activity, students:
- They will meet the genet, a nocturnal mammal of the Catalan forests, and discover how it lives.
- They will enjoy direct contact with 8 different species (birds of prey, small mammals and reptiles) under the supervision of educators.
- They will actively participate: they will observe the animals, ask questions and reflect on how we can respect and protect these living beings.
The activity has a pace adjusted to the age of the children. It is exciting and stimulates curiosity and respect for the native fauna.
Educational objectives and values of the genet workshop
Native wildlife
Learn about the species of the Catalan forest to understand their role in the ecosystem.
Empathy and respect
Promote care and respect for wild animals and the natural environment we share.
Scientific curiosity
Stimulate students’ observation, questioning and interest in nature.
Environmental responsibility
Raise awareness about how our actions can protect the fauna and habitats of Catalan forests.
Adaptation for ages of the Genet Workshop
| Educational level | Pedagogical approach | Types of learning |
| Nursery school | Experiential and immersive activity: contact with animals, guided observation and real experience. | Sensory and participatory exploration |
| Primary Education (initial cycle) | Introduction to the nocturnal fauna of Catalan forests | Observational and participatory |
| Primary Education (middle and upper cycle) | Possible activity, but may be too simple if you are already working on advanced ecology | Observational + moderately reflexive |
Development and logistics of the Genet workshop
- Duration: 1 hour
- Space: Classroom or center gymnasium.
- Number of participating species: With eight native species of the Catalan forest, the activity brings real nature into the classroom safely.
- Activity structure: Students will have a direct hands-on experience with the genet and other nocturnal species, guided by a specialized educator. They will have moments of observation, safe contact with some animals and conversations adapted to their age.
- Educational Booklet: Included as an option — helps prepare the activity and extend learning in the classroom.
- Youthcamp modality: Available in schools and also during camps in Catalonia.
- Requirements: See the “Practical Information” section to find out about space requirements, prices and conditions for wildlife activities.
Educational skills worked on
- Exploration skills and knowledge of the environment: discovering the wildlife and the Catalan forest.
- Communicative competence: expressing questions, observations and emotions about animals.
- Personal and social competence: fostering empathy, respect and care for nature.
- Competence to learn how to learn: stimulate curiosity, observation and active interest in the environment.
Emotional and environmental impact
With the Genet Workshop, children will experience a special moment: they will observe the genet and awaken a new sensitivity towards the forest and their own inner world. This experience transforms surprise into respect, interest into care and observation into commitment: together we can make nature part of our daily lives.
Native animals that participate in the Genet Workshop
Genet
A silent hunter of the Catalan forests: a long tail, eyes that glow at night and leaps between branches that sow surprise and admiration. This is the protagonist species of the workshop, perfect to arouse the curiosity of the students.
Long-eared owl
A nocturnal bird with eyes as big as moons and a flight that goes almost unnoticed. Seeing it so close will make children understand that animals don’t only come out during the day and that at night the forest is filled with life.
Jay
Seeing a jay with bright feathers helps children observe contrasts: daytime and nocturnal animals, silent and attention-grabbing ones.
Rabbit
Petting the European rabbit, with its soft fur and curious eyes, will ignite the students’ tenderness and awaken in them a strong commitment to caring for the nature of the Catalan forests.
Rooster
Observing the rooster in the workshop will help students understand that wild animals such as the genet can approach farms and that farmers must protect farm animals without harming the wild ones.
Ferret
The ferret and the genet share habitat and sometimes compete for the same spaces.
Collared dove
Using the example of the collared dove, students will understand why more and more wild animals are approaching cities in search of food, water and shelter.
Eagle owl
With the eagle owl we will discover that even the predators of the Catalan forests must live with caution.
Spark your students’ curiosity with the silence of the night and the bright eyes of the genet.
Book the workshop and bring the magic of the forest directly to your classroom.
