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New Geoeducational Facilities in Central Mazovia (Poland) Disseminate Knowledge about Local Geoheritage

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  • Maria Górska-Zabielska

    (Institute of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University, 25-406 Kielce, Poland)

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Geoeducation is fundamental for safeguarding the abiotic world and its impact on the environment, which is inhabited by a society with ever-growing aspirations. However, current Earth and environmental science education in schools is insufficient. It requires creative and captivating methods that extend beyond traditional classroom settings, such as utilising new natural landscapes, in order to effectively implement geoeducation. New geological resources are unveiled during fieldwork or deep excavations. They can also be altered in situ through anthropogenic means to appear more visible to observers, particularly in remote tourism regions. As a geotourism product, these resources have the potential to serve as a catalyst for local economic growth. This article presents five geosites in central Mazovia, Poland, which were opened to the public in 2022 and 2023. Two Scandinavian erratic boulders, one of which has been developed, and three lapidaries with geotourism infrastructure are discussed. The research examines the significance of the erratic boulders for the natural and human environment.

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  • Maria Górska-Zabielska, 2023. "New Geoeducational Facilities in Central Mazovia (Poland) Disseminate Knowledge about Local Geoheritage," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(22), pages 1-28, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:22:p:16115-:d:1283656
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