4月16日，上海城市野生动物科普活动圆满落幕。本次讲座以上海城市自然观察主题科普课程包为核心课件，围绕“我们的野生动物邻居”展开。活动特邀“貉口普查”领队、绘本阅读推广人、自然科普讲师周赟老师担任主讲，为100多位小朋友带来了一堂生动有趣的自然启蒙课。周老师作为我们的资深志愿者曾连续三年参与上海“貉口普查”公民科学项目。

On April 16, the Shanghai Urban Wildlife Outreach Event concluded successfully, bringing together over 100 children for an engaging learning experience on urban biodiversity.

Built around the “Shanghai Urban Nature Observation” science course package, the event focused on the theme “Our Wild Animal Neighbors.” Zhou Yun, leader of the Raccoon Dog Population Survey and an experienced nature education lecturer, was invited as the keynote speaker. A dedicated volunteer who has participated in Shanghai’s raccoon dog citizen science project for three consecutive years, Ms. Zhou delivered an interactive and accessible introduction to urban wildlife.

搭配《小貉的成长》《我的貉邻居》等绘本内容，周老师从貉的生活习性，到其在上海小区的分布与栖息环境，让孩子们轻松认识了这位“动物邻居”。同时，还介绍了东北刺猬、赤腹松鼠、黄鼬、狗獾等城市常见野生动物，引导孩子们用眼睛发现、用心灵感受身边触手可及的自然生机，学会主动观察、科学认知自然，摒弃“敬畏即恐惧”“喜爱即投喂”的误区。

Using picture books such as The Growth of a Little Raccoon Dog and My Raccoon Dog Neighbor, Ms. Zhou guided children to explore the habits, distribution, and habitats of raccoon dogs within Shanghai’s residential communities. She also introduced other commonly seen urban species, including the Amur hedgehog, pallas’ squirrel, Siberian weasel, and Asian badger. Through these stories and examples, children were encouraged to observe nature actively, understand it through a scientific lens, and avoid common misconceptions—such as equating fear with respect or feeding with care.

活动还为孩子们准备了丰富的互动奖品，包括上海林业、山水自然保护中心、复旦大学联合提供的绘本《森林是谁的家？》、《上海城市常见野生动物“怎么办”社区手册》以及貉主题贴纸，让孩子们在趣味互动中巩固科普知识，把自然保护的理念带回家、记心间。

To reinforce learning, participants received a range of educational materials, including the picture book Whose Home Is the Forest?, the Community Handbook on Common Urban Wildlife in Shanghai, and raccoon dog–themed stickers. These resources were jointly developed by Shanghai Forestry, Shan Shui Conservation Center, and Fudan University, and are designed to support continued learning beyond the classroom.

一堂课的时间很短，但一颗爱护自然的种子，却能在心中生根发芽、长久生长。学会以更广阔、更温柔的眼光看待世界，以科学、文明的方式与野生动物共处，正是每一位小小自然守护者成长路上最珍贵的一课。愿这份对自然的热爱与善意，伴随孩子们一路生长，成为守护我们共同城市家园生态的温暖力量。

While the event lasted only a few hours, its impact is intended to be long-lasting. By nurturing curiosity, empathy, and respect for nature, the program aims to empower children to become responsible stewards of urban ecosystems. Encouraging harmonious coexistence between people and wildlife is not only a key lesson for young learners, but also an essential step toward building more sustainable and resilient cities.