This is human nature: We get used to everything around us after a while even if they are the most extraordinary and valuable beings in the world. In time, they cease to amaze us. 

    However, the Moon shining bright in the night sky, a tree whose leaves are changing into incredible colours in autumn, birds singing together happily, a cat looking into our eyes with gratitude when we share our food with it are all miracles.

    These miracles heal us without being noticed often. They do good for us in their own little ways, and we do good for them when they need our help. Then we gradually come to appreciate this beautiful and reciprocal relationship between nature and humans. If this awareness is rooted in our childhood, it stays with us for life.

     In this project, we came together and enjoyed nature and animals' beauty and healing power. We experienced the inner peace coming from giving an animal in need a hand. We learned to see nature and animals through curious, loving and compassionate eyes.

    In the end, we wrote these letters to nature and animals together to celebrate their presence.

    Dear Nature and Our Animal Friends,

    You teach us how to be ourselves without being in a rush to be someone or in somewhere else other than who and where we are now.

    You are always in peace with yourself and not in need of proving your worth to anyone. We admire that. When we are near you, we remember that life is made of many beautiful things and moments.  

    You have that kind of magic which reminds us that our worries would become tiny if we wanted them to be. You help us breathe and stay present. 

    We already knew, but thanks to the memories we created during this project, we realized one more time that you have this amazing healing power. We are grateful to be living in harmony with you and every beautiful creature belonged to you. Lots of love from Bitlis :)

Rümeysa, Asrin, Musab, Hakan, Asmin, Mehmet

    We all love animals and nature but thanks    to this project, we realized we  do not appreciate them enough.

    When we fed the animals in need, our eyes and hearts were opened in a way that we can not close now. Being hungry on the streets without any home or having noone to take care of them feels so lonely.    
    When we visited the shelter, we noticed how much love they need like all of us.    
    When we had a day in nature, we had the 

tright sow by the ear that nature is perfect as it is and it is so calming, free and beautiful to witness.                
    After all of these, there is no turning back. It is our turn to open people's eyes and think with their heart. Caring, loving, respecting to nature and animals are ours to carry on.   
    Lots of love,        
    Cumhuriyet Kids (Cansu, Doruk, Ecrin, Eren, Erhan, Evinnur, Metehan, Mustafa, Nisanur and Selim)   

Dear Nature and Animal Friends,

You are the silent miracle that gives meaning and balance to life.
The gentle sway of the trees in the wind, the cheerful songs of birds in the morning, the calm gaze of a cat or the loyal footsteps of a dog—all of you are wonders we sometimes forget to appreciate in our busy lives.

Every flower that blooms, every stream that flows, and every heartbeat in the animal kingdom reminds us of the beauty, peace, and harmony that you bring to our world. 

We promise to be more caring, kind, and respectful.
We will protect your homes, treat you with kindness, and raise our voices when you are in danger. Because without you, the world would be incomplete, and humanity would lose a part of its soul.

Thank you for being our friends, our teachers, and our inspiration.
With love and gratitude,

Kazım, Buğlem, Beril, and Aylin - Özel İstanbul Modern İlimler Secondary School - Milas/Muğla/Türkiye

I love you so much nature I find peace in you. Trees flowers and animals are compassionate generous and friendly like you. Trees share the oxygen they produce with us. Animal bond with humans and become friends.

This is why I love you so much. and I will always continue to love you. I hope you continue to love me too.

                            love from Bursa

                        Cemre  , Yalçın, Bertuğ

Yağmur Nida, Öykü, Aysima, Elif Nisa, Yağmur, Nuriye

Ayşe KARA, Şehit Osman Er İmam Hatip Secondary School

  Sevgili hayvanseverler ve doğaseverler,

 Projemiz çok eğlenceli geçti. İlimizde bulunan hayvan barınağını ziyaret ettik, oradaki köpekleri sevdik ve mama desteğinde bulunduk. Doğa gezisi yaptık ve fotoğraflar çektik. En güzel doğa fotoğrafları. Doğa ve hayvanlarla ilgili logo ve afişler tasarlandı. Çok faydalı ve güzel bir süreç sürüyor. Sevgili doğa bazen senin sonsuz olduğunu düşünüyoruz. Seni temiz tutmalı ve korumalıyız.  

Sevgili hayvanlar siz bize emanetsiniz. Sizin yaşam alanlarınızı işgal etmek için sizi korumak ve bakım yapmayı sağlamak bazen bazen düşer. Doğa ana bize her şeyi cömertçe sunarken biz de ona sadık olmalıyız.

Çanakkale'den sevgiler. Zuhal, Bilal, Ceylin, Asya, Doğukan, İclal

                                          Mehmetçik İmam Hatip Secondary School/                                                                                Samsun- Türkiye