| DEKAPLUS. 2 | Community Mapping Workshop – Cyprus’ Eco Heritage | |
| Partner organization (who designed it) | DEKAPLUS | |
| Overall description (Tell us the story of this activity) | Participants (elders and youth) create a collaborative map showcasing landmarks tied to Cyprus’s ecological and cultural history, such as ancient walls, archaeological sites and carob groves. | |
| Total Duration: | 3 hours | |
| Group size: | 10 participants | |
| List of materials: (from pens to papers to Wi-Fi to an elephant) | Large map of Cyprus or blank poster Colouring pencils and markers Sticky notes Wi-fi for research | |
| Activity’s objectives: (what do you want to achieve by delivering this activity) | Highlight important ecological and cultural sites in Cyprus, fostering environmental awareness. Foster intergenerational collaboration in a creative way through this activity. | |
| memory archive timeline: information, picture and link. e.g. short story. | Carob Harvesting Traditions in the 1960s Short Summary: Carob trees have been farmed in Cyprus for generations, from ancient times. Carob pods, sometimes known as “black gold,” have historically been utilised as a currency to be traded for their great worth. The tree represents fertility, resilience, and value in Cypriot culture. It has become an iconic symbol of the island’s agricultural heritage, as well as a monument to the people’s resourcefulness.  Old Carob Mill Workshop, by Pixabay.com | |
| Step-by-Step Description | ||
| Time: (mins) | Activity Description: Include all the steps needed, Include notes for the facilitation. | |
| 10 mins | STEP 1. (Introduction to the mapping project and its focus on Cyprus’s heritage.) | |
| 30 mins | STEP 2. (Elders mark key sites of ecological memories on the map, like old wells or carob tree forests.) | |
| 40 mins | STEP 3. (Youth annotate and add visual elements like drawings or notes.) | |
| 60 mins | STEP 4. (Group discussion on changes and threats to these landmarks.) | |
| 40 mins | STEP 5 (Reflection and discussion of the final results) | |
| Extra information we need to take into account. Notes for facilitation etc. (if needed) | -Facilitate a dialogue on environmental preservation. | |
| Preparations for the activity: (what do you need to do, who needs to do it, etc.) | Facilitators need to: Print large maps or create a blank one.Research historical environmental features to guide participants.Prepare materials for participants. (pencils, sticky notes etc) | |
| Evaluation of the activity: (Describe how you will explore what worked, what did not, what should be changed, what is the impact, was the objective achieved and to what extent…) | Collect participant feedback on the map’s clarity and collaboration process.Review the number of memories from elders successfully documented by the youth. | |
| Expected Outcomes: What are the expected learning outcomes, social outcomes, or other benefits. Describe how it contributes to collecting and sharing socio-ecological memories. | A tangible map illustrating Cyprus’s eco-heritage. Increased youth knowledge of ecological history and local conservation issues. Intergenerational collaboration between generations by working together. | |
| Appendices (If relevant – handouts, internet links, etc.) | ||
Community Mapping Workshop – Cyprus’ Eco Heritage #5