An-Najah Students Participate in Environmental Field Trip to Al-Nassariya
A group of students from An-Najah National University recently took part in an environmental field trip to the University’s farm in the Al-Nassariya area. The visit was organized by the Friends of the Environment Association at the Faculty of Science, in cooperation with the Palestinian Environmental Quality Authority, and under the supervision of the Deanship of Student Affairs. The activity aimed to promote experiential learning, raise environmental awareness among students, and support the University’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly quality education, sustainable cities and communities, climate action, and life on land.
The visit included a specialized briefing delivered by the Environmental Quality Authority team, focusing on invasive alien plant species and their impact on biodiversity. The briefing also addressed the environmental conditions of the area and highlighted the main challenges facing local ecosystems. In addition, students toured the farm’s various facilities, including greenhouses, the fish pond, seedling production systems, and modern irrigation technologies.
Dr. Raed Alkowni, Supervisor of the Friends of the Environment Association at the Faculty of Science, emphasized the importance of such field activities in enriching students’ environmental knowledge. He highlighted their role in strengthening environmental awareness and responsibility, as well as in linking academic learning with hands-on practical experience.
For her part, student Ikram Othman Alsedda, President of the Friends of the Environment Association, commended the ongoing support provided by the Faculty of Science, the Deanship of Student Affairs, and the “Ehna An-Najah” team. She praised their efforts in facilitating and organizing meaningful activities that enhance students’ practical experience and broaden their engagement with environmental and community issues.
This field trip forms part of a series of activities organized by the Friends of the Environment Association at the Faculty of Science, aimed at bridging theory and practice and strengthening students’ role in protecting the Palestinian environment and preserving its biodiversity.
