Employees of the Northern Territorial Administration of the Ministry conducted environmental lessons for pupils of preschool educational institutions of the Tyulyachinsky district. The events were timed to coincide with the All-Russian ecological holiday "Day of Wintering Birds of Russia", which is celebrated annually on January 15. The specialists of the department told the children about how to take care of wintering birds and the characteristic features of birds living in the vicinity of their native land. During the classes, the children solved riddles, competed for knowledge of proverbs about birds, and also solved puzzles, and answered questions with pleasure. "Birds are our friends and helpers in pest control, they often need our help and attention. Let's take care of them!", the specialists of the department urged.