The Argotti Botanical Gardens are worth a visit.
We are planning to organise a visit with EkoSkola Nature Trust – FEE Malta group from Gozo College Agius De Soldanis Middle School.
Great place to learn about seed conservation.
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Purchased 4 hoes for next planting event.
With the kind support of The Alfred Mizzi Foundation.
Ready to plant if weather holds on Friday!
The first tree we planted was an oak tree. It wasn’t by choice but it was the right tree to plant at Ta’Kenuna tower.
The tree was well looked after by Maurice Stirling over the last 12 months. New growth showing.
The oak tree is a slow growing tree. Life expectancy is over 100-200 years. So this tree will still be around well into the 22nd century and beyond.
Looking forward d to season 2 starting this week.
Nadur Local Council
Well done.
Recent planting undertaken by #qalalocalcouncil #Qala #gozo
Argotti Botanic Gardens and Resource Centre visit
Yesterday, Siġar volunteers and supporters enjoyed an informative and enjoyable garden visit and guided 90-minute tour, expertly led by the garden's new curator, Christian Borg. Thank you for an amazing time!
Founded in the 18th century, Argotti Botanic Gardens in Floriana, Malta, is the Commonwealth’s third-oldest botanical garden. Today, it maintains the national herbarium and a diverse botanical collection that includes a Mediterranean section.
The gardens also play a role in education and research through collaborations with several University of Malta departments, including Biology, Conservation and Built Heritage, Architecture and Urban Design, and the Institute of Earth Systems.
Research projects have focused on plant conservation, ecology, and bioactive plant extracts, while the site continues to serve as an open classroom for primary and secondary school students or for anyone interested in learning more about the rich and diverse range of plant species found on the Maltese Islands.
Following the tour, the group then walked on to Friends of the Earth Malta to learn about the Community Garden project and their Green Resource Centre.
For more information, visit www.um.edu.mt/services/resourcecentres/argotti/highlights/ and foemalta.org/
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Great to see www.facebook.com/gozomiddleschool/ shortlisted in the Sustainable School Award category for their 'From Green Gardens to Green Lifestyles' initiative.
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Sigar took part in indigenous tree planting involving staff and pupils at the school back in March 2025 🙂
Thank you for your support The Alfred Mizzi Foundation
Watering and checking on 7 oleanders adopted by our volunteers at Kunsill Lokali Iż-Żebbuġ playground.
These young trees weren’t watered as irrigation system is not functioning. We have asked LC to fix but still work in progress.
Glad to report that despite looking beyond saving, the trees are sprouting young leaves.
Well done to all volunteers involved.
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Tree Talk
We would like to thank the #rotaryclubofgozo for inviting us to give a talk to their membership about Siġar's work to date and also our future tree planting plans here on #Gozo.
At yesterday evening's talk, we shared details of the many benefits of planting trees, as our e-NGO prepares to resume planting activities at community and school-based projects over the autumn and winter months.
Siġar is driven by a mission to enrich Gozo’s natural beauty. We aim to foster sustainable growth by planting trees in schools and local councils, creating thriving green spaces for future generations
We welcome the opportunity to give free talks to community groups about Siġar, provide further details of our current projects, 'Tree Champion' volunteering roles, and sponsorship opportunities to support the future work and plans of our not-for-profit, Gozo-based e-NGO, which was set up in August 2024 (VO/2158).
For a review of the sponsored projects and successful community partnerships in the first planting season, please visit our website sigargozo.org/ or on this Facebook page.
Highlights of our recent activities can also be found using this link in the Times of Malta (3-minute read) x2.timesofmalta.com/20250602/sunday-circle/growing-new-trees-on-gozo-a-successful-first-season/
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Checking on our Cypress trees at Kunsill Lokali Il-Fontana gardens
Doing great. Gardens well looked after by local council team. Watering system working. Well done!
Thomas Mizzi
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Oak Trees at ta’ kenuna tower by volunteer Maurice Stirling throughout summer. Looking good and healthy. More projects planned with Nadur Local Council
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Green shoots for Judas tree planted Gozo College Dun Salv Vella Nadur Primary.
Judas tree looked a bit “down”. Volunteer Keith Woodcock has added some nutrients to weekly watering. Looking much better already!
Well done.
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Checking if trees Gozo College Agius De Soldanis Middle School are watered as planned during the summer.
School handyman Charlon is doing a great job. All trees watered when we went to have a look today.
Ramona Mercieca. Pass our thanks to Charlon as cypresses, Judas tree and Sandarac gun trees are doing well.
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More highlights of visit to Tad Dawwara nursery in Victoria.
Among them, a Roman megalith, meeting the team.
Among many plants grown out of local seeds, we were shown i the only endemic gozitan plant (meaning only found in Gozo) : the Maltese everlasting (last picture).
Good time spend in this fantastic place : the source of all trees planted by Siġar thanks to our collaboration with Ministry for Gozo and Planning.
Thank you @joseph bonello for organising it.
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