In recent months, Friends of the Earth Malta has acquired a variety of astronomy and wildlife observation equipment to support citizen science initiatives at the flagship project site, Il-Forn ta’ Kemmuna, in Comino. This equipment will be used to empower citizens to engage in biodiversity and astronomy observation and data collection. It will also help...
Tag: nature
Connecting with Nature in Urban Areas
This was one of the statements received as feedback to our November workshop on Nature Connection in Urban Areas. This activity was made possible by the DLE’s Funding Scheme to Develop Non-Formal Learning Opportunities for Adults in Malta & Gozo. The session, which was held at our Green Resource Centre was attended by adults from various backgrounds, nationalities and with different interests.
September Plant of the Month: Maltese Salt Tree (MT: Xebb)
This very rare and protected Red Data Book plant is only to be found on sand dunes . The pink-white striped solitary flowers appear around summertime and with its dark green heart-shaped leaves may appear quite dainty and delicate but in effect it is very well adapted to growing in some of the harshest conditions.
July Plant of the Month: Neptune Seagrass (MT: Alka) Posidonia oceanica
If you encounter the wild indigenous Honeysuckle around this time of year take a moment to get a close-up view of its dainty flowers and proceed to inhale the sweet scented air around it.
June Plant of the Month: Sea Bindweed (MT: Leblieb il-Baħar)
This very rare and protected Red Data Book plant is only to be found on sand dunes . The pink-white striped solitary flowers appear around summertime and with its dark green heart-shaped leaves may appear quite dainty and delicate but in effect it is very well adapted to growing in some of the harshest conditions.
May Plant of the Month: Evergreen Honeysuckle (MT: Qarn il-Mogħża)
If you encounter the wild indigenous Honeysuckle around this time of year take a moment to get a close-up view of its dainty flowers and proceed to inhale the sweet scented air around it.
Get Active – Bound Around!
The aim of “Get Active – Bound Around” is to develop blended learning activities and online tools and make them available to students and teachers, accompanied by interactive workshops.









