Ações de conscientização ambiental na Associação Cachoeira Canoagem e Ecologia, (ACCE), Cachoeira do Sul/ RS

Abstract

The Waterfall Canoeing and Ecology Association (ACCE) is an entity of public utility, nonprofit, based on the Jacuí river, in Cachoeira do Sul. The objective of this study was to provide information about creating a seed bank of native species along with members of the association, to assist in carrying out reforestation activities, especially the riparian site. Also contributing to the environmental awareness of children, adolescents and the general community. The first contact with the ACCE occurred for the challenge day in an unused area of the city, when 500 seedlings of native species were planted. At this time, a survey was applied to verify the group's prior knowledge on the subject. This survey was evaluated, and from the results, necessary actions were designed to guide the group. Also an ecological track demo was realized with collection of seeds and fruits directly from trees or from the ground and a sample of leaf litter with subsequent sorting and identification. This action has only been teaching for the purpose of illustrating methods of collection. Then, we carried out a visit to the Garden City Forest for the knowledge of the process of seedling production from its collection, storage, substrate composition for delivery through to completion. Finally, there was a planting of 460 native seedlings during the commemoration of the river Jacuí, on October 12th. During the work sought to provide guidance to participants on how ACCE is the process of creation of native tree seedlings, since the demand for seed planting until the end of changes. Also launched the idea of creating a future seed bank at the headquarters of LCCA to assist in carrying out these activities. During the development of this work, there was the constant participation of students, parents, teachers and community in general, linked to the association, the experiences of environmental preservation.The activities are still incipient and require significant time and work with the association.