Country: Portugal

Site: Municipality of Leiria, Pedrogao Centro beach

Target: Students and Schools, Teachers and Educators, Local communities and residents

Short Description

This project, in partnership with Quercus, engaged schools in tackling pollinator decline through hands-on solutions. Students learned about the importance of pollinators, insect hotels, and biodiverse grasslands. As a result, 45 myrtles, 45 rosemary plants, and various honey-producing species were planted in six schools, enhancing local biodiversity. The project aligned with SDG 2 by promoting sustainable agricultural practices that support ecological resilience and regeneration. Beyond education, the initiative contributed to ecological restoration by creating pollinator-friendly habitats. Schools became active agents of change, fostering awareness and implementing real-world solutions for environmental conservation.

Goals

Engage schools in planting pollinator-friendly species and creating insect hotels
Improve school environments with native plants that support pollinators
Align with SDG 2 by promoting ecological resilience and regeneration
Empower students and teachers to take real-world action in conservation efforts

Reproducibility

Can be replicated in schools worldwide
Engaging students in planting and building insect hotels ensures active learning
Selecting region-specific pollinator-friendly species enhances local biodiversity
Collaboration with environmental organizations like Quercus ensures expertise and scalability