Information on forest communication courses (interpreter training courses)

This is a course to develop human resources who can plan and operate programs to enjoy the forest by themselves and convey how to enjoy the forest as an "Efforts to Connect Forests and Citizens" of the Green Up Plan.

Last Updated October 17, 2024

Learning about the nature observation guide program in the forest of Shinji citizens

2024 Forest Communication Course (Interpreter Training Course) Beginner Course　　　　　　※The application has been closed.

This is a course to learn the basics of interpreters as a source of the charm of nature and forests.

You will learn nature experience programs such as nature observation guides, craft experiences, exhibitions, and methods of communicating.
For more information: → Forest conveyor lecture flyer (PDF: 50,360KB)

Target: Those who fall under any of the following
・Those who are 15 years old or older and are interested in activities to convey the charm of forests and information on nature.
・One of the members of the Forest Creation Activity Group in Yokohama City, Citizens' Forest Protection Association, Fureai Forest Protection Association, and Yokohama City Forest Creation Volunteer registrants

Date and time and venue
1st ：Monday, September 23, 2024　　Environmental Activity Support Center (Hodogaya Ward)
2nd ：Saturday, October 5, 2024　　　Environmental Activity Support Center (Hodogaya Ward)
3rd ：Saturday, October 19, 2024　　　Nature Observation Forest Nature Observation Center (Sakae Ward) (outside site)
From 9:00 to 12:00 each time
※The third session may be extended for about 30 minutes.
※In addition, there is an optional study session for free participation.

Contents: Learn how to convey how to enjoy the forest. You can learn practically the basics of interpreters that convey the value and splendor of nature.

Application period The application period for FY2024 has been closed.

Past Lectures

↑State of classroom lecture

↑How to learn about nature commentary boards and how to exhibit

↑Implementation of the program

Communication of Forest Communicators

Forest conveyor We publish a forest conveyor communication that covers the state and content of the forest conveyor course.
Please take a look at it.

Communication of Forest Communicators (PDF: 2,408KB)

Activities of Graduates

The interpreter training course, the predecessor of the forest conveyor course, started in 2014. Since then, the students of the course have been active in various places of activity. With the cooperation of the students, we interviewed the state of the course at the time and the current activities.

■Imajuku Citizen's Forest (PDF: 1,968KB)
■Shinji Citizen's Forest (PDF: 1,924KB)

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