Environmental Education on trails with a perception of topophilia

Abstract

This work was developed in the master's degree and suggests models to improve learning in field classes on the Tamandaré’s track, in Itaúnas (ES, Brazil), resulting in the production of a booklet as an auxiliary tool in the process. The booklet was developed based on the collection of data of local fauna and flora and of the highest topophilia spots, and it is made of a visiting itinerary, tips for the track´s route and information that helps the environmental and historical perception of the site. The information in the booklet can be directed to teachers, students and tourists, and aims to assist the planning and execution of a visit to a natural environment, since the usage of the booklet proved to be an extremely useful tool for a better understanding of the track´s natural resources.