On May 1st, 2025, TREEADS took part in Das Prater Maifest—one of Vienna’s largest public events, attracting over 200,000 visitors annually. Hosted within the broader celebrations, the event featured engaging booths organized by Helfer Wiens, showcasing emergency services and public safety initiatives.
As part of Work Package 10 (T10.2 – Outreach and Dissemination Activities), the JOAFG team introduced children and families to wildfire awareness through the interactive TREEADS Wildfire Game and a specially designed educational folder. While playing, children learned about critical wildfire topics: prevention strategies, early detection, emergency response, wildlife protection, and post-fire recovery. The TREEADS project and its mission were explained in simple, accessible language, fostering awareness from an early age.
This initiative brought wildfire safety education to the general public in a fun and engaging way, underscoring TREEADS’ commitment to inclusive and age-appropriate outreach.
Special thanks to Veronika Simanko, Birgit Schilcher, Carla Bräuer, and Sarah Kainz (JOAFG) for delivering this impactful activity.
