Ações coletivas participativas: o paisagismo como instrumento da interação natureza-sociedade

Abstract

The objective of this work is to disseminate landscaping as a tool for environmental education in urban areas and to contribute to the formation of citizens with critical visions, helping in the sustainable practices of urban dwelling. For this purpose, a garden was used in a community center located in the municipality of Montes Claros-MG, together with the participant research, using as a technique a questionnaire applied to 136 people directly involved. It was noticed that a significant group of people do not know what are green areas, the community managed to see improvement in minimizing temperature, air quality and the aesthetics of the environment. Thus, it considers green areas within cities as a positive influence on people’s lives.