EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE IN A REAL WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR AGROECOLOGY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY BOTANICAL GARDEN – BALCHIK

On May 27, 2025, the University Botanical Garden in Balchik hosted another session of the “Practical Training in a Real Work Environment” program. The participants were 11th-grade students specializing in Agroecology and Plant Protection & Agrochemistry from the Vocational High School of Agricultural Management in Dobrich.

During their visit, they had the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge by practicing vegetative propagation techniques. Under the guidance of the garden’s horticultural team, they prepared stem cuttings from ornamental shrub species. The conducted session represents another important step in building a strong connection between education and practice, encouraging future professionals in the fields of agriculture and natural sciences.