Participating schools

Slogan:

We are a growing community.

As a national park and biosphere school, we want ...

• the children treat their environment sustainably and responsibly.
• we don't just “consume”, but live in a way that conserves resources in everyday life.
• the children care about their home and nature.

Our previous highlights within the cooperation with the national park and the biosphere region were ...

• the outdoor school in Klausbachtal.
• Visits to the Haus der Berge education center on the topics of water, alpine farming and herbs.
• the project days with the biosphere region on the subject of nutrition and waste.

Sustainable measures and projects implemented by the school:

• Animal welfare projects for hedgehogs and insects.
• Waste separation, waste avoidance, composting for the school garden.
• Fruit harvesting and juicing, cooking with regional ingredients.

We want to achieve this together with the national park and the biosphere region:

• Getting even more children interested in the national park groups.
• Second-hand market at school festivals.
• Conversion of the school lighting to LED

Slogan:

We want to light lights that can burn on their own.

As a national park and biosphere school, we want ...

• environmental education and the careful use of resources are cultivated
• develop ecological thinking and protect biodiversity
• implement a sustainable and holistic approach
  

Our previous highlights within the cooperation with the national park and the biosphere region were ...

• Regular inspections and determinations on our rough pastures
• Aquatic animals and water quality in the school pond and nearby bodies of water
• Orientation exercises in nearby forests

Sustainable measures and projects implemented by the school:

• Regular waste collection campaigns: “Ramadama”
• Climate exhibition in the elementary school auditorium
• Construction of the “outdoor classroom” at Surheim elementary school

We want to achieve this together with the national park and the biosphere region:

• Discovering and researching together
• Joint events and training courses
• Further activities at Lake Abtsdorf and in Haarmoos

As a national park and biosphere school, we want ...

• nature is valued by our pupils.
• education for sustainable development is a high priority for everyone at school!

Our previous highlights within the cooperation with the national park and the biosphere region were ...

• Youth at the Top
• Planting campaign (hedge in the Schönau)
• Making your own colors from plants
• FAST FASHION” project day

Sustainable measures and projects implemented by the school:

• Planting a biosphere hedge
• Waste separation

We want to achieve this together with the national park and the biosphere region:

• Making insect hotels
• Create a herb garden/herb snail

We impart knowledge about global connections and challenges such as climate change, the protection of biodiversity and global justice. Understanding the interplay of economic, ecological and social factors is just as much a part of this as acquiring the skills to shape the future so that pupils are able to make decisions for the future and assess how their own actions will affect future generations and life in other regions of the world.

In cooperation with the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere region and the Berchtesgaden National Park, we want to become active in various projects as a pilot school in the Berchtesgadener Land district and make lessons “come alive” in harmony with nature. We want to get to know our beautiful landscape and also enjoy it in the classroom.

Zenoschule  Strengthening environmental awareness and living sustainability  Shaping the future

Slogan:

Creating an awareness of the environment through diverse experiences of nature

As a national park and biosphere school, we want ...

• also implement their own projects with the expertise from the network
• children and young people are sensitized to the sustainable use of natural resources

Our previous highlights within the cooperation with the national park and the biosphere region were ...

• Almschwenden on the Mordaualm and Hochschwarzeck
• Creation of a rough pasture in the schoolyard
• Training opportunities for teachers

Sustainable measures and projects implemented by the school:

• Creation of a rough pasture and arable farming next to the school
• Introduction of plastic-free exercise books

We want to achieve this together with the national park and the biosphere region:

• School exchange with a school in the Lungau Biosphere Reserve

Slogan:

For each other With each other

As a national park and biosphere school, we want ...

• the pupils get to know the nature of their home region
• the pupils experience the uniqueness of our region, which is in need of protection

Our previous highlights within the cooperation with the national park and the biosphere region were ...

• the annual protected area day for all pupils
• the Alpine School project

Sustainable measures and projects implemented by the school:

• Photovoltaic system
• School garden

We want to achieve this together with the national park and the biosphere region:

• School exchange with a school in the Lungau Biosphere Reserve

Slogan:

grow.together

As a national park and biosphere school, we want ...

• our guiding principles of cohesion, openness and responsibility are put into practice.
  
• we value and preserve the beauty of our region.
  
• we understand the importance of environmental protection by carrying out projects.

Our previous highlights within the cooperation with the national park and the biosphere region were ...

• Planting a biosphere hedge.
• the implementation of the protected area day.
• Implementation of the P-Seminar “On the trail of bees” - nature trail with the company Eurim-Pharm - P-Seminar prize.

Sustainable measures and projects implemented by the school:

• Fair break, canteen coaching (StMELF)
• School in the forest, Seeclub
• Vegetable field demo

We want to achieve this together with the national park and the biosphere region:

• Traces of climate change in the region as part of the subject geography
• Optimization of waste separation
• Sustainable consumption using the example of clothing

Slogan:

“Hand in hand for a green future - vocational training and the biosphere combined.”

As a national park and biosphere school, we want that ...

• our pupils know the terms “national park” and “biosphere” and appreciate their significance.
• our pupils develop a strong awareness of sustainable development and take responsibility.
• our pupils learn how to make sustainable decisions in everyday life in order to conserve natural resources.
• foster a connection with their own region and an understanding of local environmental issues.
• our pupils gain practical experience through project days or excursions.
• our pupils recognize how they can actively shape their living environment and contribute to a sustainable society.
• Note: The topic of sustainability is already anchored in the curriculum of some training occupations and is taught in several subjects.

Our previous highlights within the cooperation with the national park and the biosphere region were ...

• Sustainability week (tourism professionals and youtou)
• Clothes swap party with preceding workshops (youtou)
• Forest education mindfulness seminar (youtou)
• Vertical wilderness simulation game in collaboration with the national park (youtou)
• “Water” project day for budding hairdressers

Sustainable measures and projects implemented by the school:

• Clothes swap party
• Cell phone collection
• Garbage collection campaigns
• Lecture by a biologist on the pollution of the world's oceans
• Flowering meadow for bees created at BGL golf club (YOU 11)
• Oil filter for bodies of water made from hair - hairdressers' project work

We want to achieve this together with the national park and the biosphere region:

• Sustainable cell phone consumption
• Support on the way to becoming a climate school (new building)
• Creation of a herb garden (BVJ as project work)
• Day of action 2025/26 on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, focus on Goal 3 “Health and well-being”
• Anchoring ESD in the teaching of prospective educators (new foundation of FakS)