On October 22, 2026, the official kick-off meeting for the NATUREscapes project was hosted by Kultivator and the Public Open University \u010cakovec. The gathering brought together the entire project consortium: project coordinator Kultivator, alongside partners Public Open University \u010cakovec (POU \u010cakovec) and Ljudska univerza Ormo\u017e (LU Ormo\u017e). During the meeting, the partners re-affirmed their roles and responsibilities while outlining key implementation steps for the upcoming months.<\/p>\n
NATUREscapes (Nature-Based Soundscapes for Adult Learning) is an 18-month small-scale partnership in adult education, co-funded under the Erasmus+ program with a budget of \u20ac60,000. The project directly targets adult learners aged 18 to 65, adult educators, and the broader Mura-Drava regional community.<\/p>\n
The project addresses critical findings from the EC Digital Education Action Plan post-COVID survey, which revealed that 33.6% of adult learners need mental health support, and 38.6% of providers need guidance on well-being. Built on Attention Restoration Theory (ART) and the GreenComp framework, NATUREscapes combines soft fascination with sustainability competencies to combat digital fatigue and foster low-stress learning environments.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=”flickity_static_height_style” images=”19902,19904,19906,19908″ flickity_spacing=”default” flickity_controls=”pagination” flickity_overflow=”hidden” flickity_wrap_around=”wrap” flickity_box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Key Project Deliverables and Outcomes:<\/b><\/p>\n All audio and visual content will be recorded in the Me\u0111imurje region and around Ormo\u017e, highlighting the unique biodiversity and natural beauty of the local Mura-Drava area.<\/p>\n By bridging nature, innovative pedagogy, and modern technology, NATUREscapes aims to set a new standard for well-being in adult education. As implementation moves forward, the project partners look forward to engaging with local communities, educators, and adult learners to build healthier, more resilient learning spaces.<\/p>\n Stay tuned for upcoming updates, open resources, and testing opportunities as the project progresses![\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”19910″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”15px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” max_width_alignment_desktop=”default” max_width_alignment_tablet=”inherit” max_width_alignment_phone=”inherit” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”9750″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” max_width_alignment_desktop=”default” max_width_alignment_tablet=”inherit” max_width_alignment_phone=”inherit” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]Funded by the European Union. 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