HomeHiroshima University Museum Associate Professor Norio Shimizu
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On November 13, members of the Regional Revitalization Support Project, titled "University-School-Community Collaborative Conservation of Mikoshigiku for Regional Revitalization," conducted a class with students at Fukutomi Junior High School. The session focused on the conservation of the endangered Mikoshigiku, emphasizing its importance and promoting active engagement in environmental efforts.
The participants were divided into four groups for their activities.
The In-situ Conservation Group, under the guidance of Mr. Tsuneo Shioji from the Higashi-Hiroshima Botanical Garden, investigated the growth of Mikoshigiku in its natural habitat. This year, they discovered approximately 16 new plants. Additionally, they created a map marking the locations of the Mikoshigiku plants.
Observing Mikoshigiku: Inspiring conservation through hands-on learning
The Ex-situ Conservation Group focused on creating a manual for planting Mikoshigiku seeds. They began by researching books on seed planting in the library to deepen their understanding. Following this, they divided into smaller teams and used tablets to draft a detailed manual for seed planting.
Learning about seed planting: Exploring Mikoshigiku's growth and conservation
The Public Relations Group was divided into two teams: the Poster Creation Team and the Product Team.
The Poster Creation Team used colored pencils to design and create posters, showcasing their creativity and dedication. Meanwhile, the Product Team narrowed down potential product ideas and worked on developing their designs, focusing on innovation and appeal.
Creating posters: Showcasing creativity for Mikoshigiku conservation
The Summary Group worked together to create slides summarizing their activities. They divided into teams and utilized photographs to present a clear and comprehensive overview of their efforts so far. This visual approach effectively showcased their progress and achievements.
Creating slides: Summarizing efforts for Mikoshigiku conservation
We sincerely hope that this class inspires more people to take an interest in the conservation of Mikoshigiku.
Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate with the local community in Fukutomi to actively engage in conservation efforts for Mikoshigiku.
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