As part of the Year of Ecology and Specially Protected Natural Reservations, in senior school of Bimskaya Secondary School the lessons “Specially Protected Natural Reservations of the Republic of Tatarstan” were given. During the lessons, the students increased their knowledge in the area of environmental protection, learned of the peculiarities of the native land nature, of the importance of the Red Book, and of the necessity to protect nature. The Head of Kichke-Tan Nature Sanctuary A.G.Fayzullin told the students about the goals and objectives of the activities of the state nature sanctuaries and natural monuments. The children were interested in the issues of administrative fines, employment in the environmental authorities, environmental competitions, etc. Following the meetings, the most active students received calendars and booklets as memorable gifts.