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Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark invites you to celebrate Earth Day and the 7th APGN WEEK under the theme "Celebrating Earth Heritage - Strengthening Networking," we have activities that connect people, science, and nature.

 
🌍 Earth Day & 7th APGN WEEK 🦕
Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark invites you to celebrate Earth Day and the 7th APGN WEEK under the theme "Celebrating Earth Heritage - Strengthening Networking," we have activities that connect people, science, and nature.
📍 Our Highlight Programs:
🗓 April 21, 2026
🌐 Online Experience Sharing: Earthquake Resilience and Safety Measures
Khorat UGGp x Aso UGGp (Japan)
Learn from the experts! A special knowledge exchange on disaster preparedness and safety for our communities and museums.
🗓 April 24 – 27, 2026
🌿 City Nature Challenge 2026: Khorat Paleontopolis
Be a Citizen Scientist. Join the Global Mission in Khorat Geopark.
Grab your smartphone, open iNaturalist, and help us document the incredible biodiversity of our "Paleontopolis" area. Every observation counts toward a global goal!
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Earth Day Celebration and 7th APGN Week with City Nature Challenge 2026

Earth Day Celebration and 7th APGN Week with City Nature Challenge 2026

Khorat Geopark, Khorat Fossil Museum, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University and Friends of Fossil Forests invite citizen scientists and nature enthusiasts to join a global mission! 🦕🌿
City Nature Challenge 2026: Khorat Paleontopolis

Come and help us document biodiversity using the iNaturalist app within the "Khorat Paleontopolis" area (covering a 20 km radius around the Thao Suranaree Monument), a unique landscape where fossils are found in every direction across Nakhon Ratchasima.

🗓 Pre-Event Schedule:
[Pre-Event] March 31 – April 1, 2026 (08:30 – 16:30)
Learn how to use iNaturalist for data collection and join a Bioblitz experience shared by expert researchers. Exploration around Khorat Fossil Museum and various Geosites within Khorat Geopark.

📍[Main Event & Exploration]
🗓 April 24, 2026 (08:00 – 12:00): Nature exploration at Dino Forest, Khorat Fossil Museum, Suranaree Subdistrict.
🗓 April 24 – 27, 2026: Free exploration across the entire Khorat Paleontopolis area.

✨ Special Activities:
✅ Enhance your biodiversity survey skills
✅ Discover the flora of the Deciduous Dipterocarp Forest
✅ Explore freshwater ecology
✅ Experience nature walks and birdwatching

📝 Join the project to count your observations globally: https://www.inaturalist.org/.../city-nature-challenge...

💰 Participation is FREE! (Please bring your own food and water).
🔭 Equipment provided for loan: Birdwatching binoculars, butterfly nets, etc.
⚠️ Limited slots available to ensure a safe and high-quality experience.

If you cannot join our organized sessions from April 24–27, you can still participate as a citizen scientist by exploring on your own! Simply join the project on iNaturalist and start recording within the 20 km radius of the Thao Suranaree Monument.
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Khorat Global Geopark Empowers "Citizen Scientists" Using Technology to Monitor Biodiversity Amidst Climate Change

“Khorat Global Geopark Empowers "Citizen Scientists" Using Technology to Monitor Biodiversity Amidst Climate Change ”

Khorat Global Geopark Empowers "Citizen Scientists" Using Technology to Monitor Biodiversity Amidst Climate Change
From March 30 to April 1, 2026, Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark, the Petrified Wood Research Institute, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University (NRRU), hosted the workshop "Community Skill Enhancement for Biodiversity Conservation and Management under Climate Change in Khorat Geopark." This initiative, funded by NRRU, aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and community action across five key districts.
​The event featured a distinguished panel of experts: Asst. Prof. Dr. Pratuang Jintasakul, Dr. Nareerat Boonchai, Dr. Lalita Piarat, Ms. Krongkaew Janjitpaibool, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Onuma Prachpreecha, moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Wilailuck Naksri.
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A core highlight of this workshop was the focus on technology-driven fieldwork. Participants were trained in biodiversity survey techniques using digital tools and mobile applications to document local flora and fauna at actual Geosites. This transition empowers local youth, teachers, and residents to become "Citizen Scientists," capable of systematic environmental monitoring and climate action.
​By leveraging technology, the community can now contribute high-quality data to global databases, providing essential insights for managing natural heritage and mitigating the impacts of climate change. This hands-on training took place across all five districts of the Geopark—Mueang, Sung Noen, Sikhio, Kham Thale So, and Chaloem Phra Kiat—ensuring that the protection of earth heritage is driven by local communities.
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Dern Doen Kluea Festival 2026: The "Walking on Saline Soil" Festival is back!

Dern Doen Kluea Festival 2026: The "Walking on Saline Soil" Festival is back!
โคราชจีโอพาร์คโลก อำเภอขามทะเลสอ เทศบาลตำบลพันดุง ชุมชนบ้านหนองสะแก โคราชฟอสซิลมิวเซียม และนักศึกษาการท่องเที่ยวและการโรงแรม มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏนครราชสีมา 🎉 ขอเชิญร่วมงาน “เทศกาลเดิ่นเกลือ saline salt festival ตอน วัดวา มาหาเค็ม” ปีที่ 3 🎉
📅 วันที่ 2 – 3 เมษายน 2569
📍 ณ เดิ่นเกลือพันดุง ขามทะเลสอ นครราชสีมา
🕔 เวลา 17.00 – 22.00 น.
ภายในงานพบกับกิจกรรมมากมาย
✨ การแสดงสุดพิเศษ ณ เวทีกลาง
🧂 แลนด์มาร์คเดินเกลือ จุดเช็คอินประจำงาน
👑 การประกวดหนุ่มสาวเคี่ยวเกลือ
🎆 แสง สี เสียง สุดตระการตา
🍜 ร้านอาหารและของอร่อยจากชุมชน
🛍 สินค้าพื้นบ้าน ของดีท้องถิ่น
📖 สาธิตการทำเกลือแบบดั้งเดิม
มาเรียนรู้ภูมิปัญญาการทำเกลือสินเธาว์โบราณ ของชาวบ้านพันดุง และมาสนุกกับกิจกรรมยามเย็นวิถีชีวิตแบบบ้านๆ
ชวนเพื่อน ชวนครอบครัว แล้วมาพบกันในงาน
“เทศกาลเดินเกลือ ตอน วัดวามาหาเค็ม” แล้วพบกัน!!
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workshop for Khorat Geopark's Interpreters on March 26–27, 2026

“workshop for Khorat Geopark's Interpreters ”

Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark, the Khorat Fossil Museum, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, organized workshop for Khorat Geopark's Interpreters on March 26–27, 2026. The event was held at the Sirindhorn Building, Khorat Fossil Museum, to prepare interpreters for the upcoming UNESCO Global Geopark Revalidation Mission later this year.
​This initiative follows the holistic cooperation model based on UNESCO guidelines, with support from the Environmental Fund and Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University. It integrates collaboration between the public and private sectors, academia, and local communities across five districts: Mueang, Sung Noen, Sikhio, Kham Thale So, and Chaloem Phra Kiat, with over 100 local representatives and youth in attendance.
​The workshop focused on integrated data management, where stakeholders shared progress on geopark initiatives within their respective areas. Geological, natural, and cultural data were compiled to co-design presentation strategies aligned with the revalidation goals. A key highlight was the English communication training, aimed at empowering site interpreters to present effectively and independently. Furthermore, primary coordinators for each site were designated through mutual consensus.
​This two-day training emphasized establishing Best Practices to ensure that everyone within the Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark territory operates as a unified team with a shared vision. This collective readiness ensures we serve as exceptional hosts while fostering long-term sustainability for the region.
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