Arborescer : experiências de educação ambiental na UFMT Campus de Sinop

Abstract

The Environmental Education (EE) is a dimension of education, encompassing various interpretations and nomenclatures. Based on this assumption, this work was guided by the concepts of Traditional EE, Critical EE, and Post-critical EE. In this context, the objective of this study was to characterize and analyze "Arborescer," an extension project developed at the Federal University of Mato Grosso – Sinop Campus (UFMT – CUS). The project's documentary and media collection was consulted, spanning from its inception in 2010 to the present moment in 2023. The gathered information was used to create charts describing the activities. Interviews were conducted with the project's founding professors, and a Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) was administered to project members. The PRA was completed by 23 individuals, and the data were discussed, with perspectives and suggestions provided at the end of the study. It is evident that Arborescer has transformed the approach to EE, currently aligning more closely with Post-critical EE. Challenges exist regarding human resources, suggesting the use of PRA for evaluation and proposing new strategies to attract more students. Arborescer is perceived by its members as a space for socialization, learning, and engaging in practical EE activities. The next step for Arborescer will likely involve engaging in public policy discussions to promote EE in Northern Mato Grosso.