This was the latest school-based tree-planting event organised by Siġar’ and coincided with Arbor Day, known as "Jum is-Siġar" in Maltese (Day of the Trees), which is dedicated to planting trees and promoting environmental conservation.
The day is celebrated annually on January 15th to raise wider public awareness about the importance of trees in helping to maintain the ecological balance across the Maltese Islands
Arbor day 2026 celebrated with EkoSkola Nature Trust – FEE Malta group at Gozo College Roża Magro Xewkija Primary School.
Fantastic day with pupils who planted 7 indigenous trees provided by Ministry for Gozo and Planning.
Event organised in collaboration with Eco-Gozo and Tad-Dawwara tree nursery teams.
Well done to all.
Ready to celebrate Arbor Day 2026 on Thursday 15th January at Gozo College Roża Magro Xewkija Primary School.
We will plant 6 trees with the EkoSkola Nature Trust – FEE Malta school group.
We will be helped by the Eco-Gozo team.
Trees grown from local seeds at the Ministry tree nursery in Kercem.
🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳
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Trees at Gozo College Agius De Soldanis Middle School doing well. Plenty of water. Good growth.
Well done to EkoSkola Nature Trust – FEE Malta group.
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**Orchids and Allies: Citizen Science for Orchids, Wildlife, and Beyond**
Earlier today, some of the Sigar team, along with other volunteers and the Wild for Orchids Community Malta team, participated in a Citizen Scientist training session and a fieldwork identification session on Gozo.
In preparation for this year's orchid season, new and returning citizen scientists took part in a second round of training sessions.
This time, we were introduced to a new component of orchid fieldwork: pollinator monitoring (Allies)! 🐝📋
Today's session was divided into three parts:
1️⃣ Orchid identification recap (classroom)
2️⃣ Introduction to our new pollinator monitoring protocol (classroom)
3️⃣ A brief fieldwork session to apply our newly acquired skills at one of Gozo's #Natura2000 sites
Wild for Orchids is Malta's longest-running citizen science initiative focused on native orchid conservation.
**Get involved**
Check out the Facebook page for more information, or to take part in this fantastic project Wild for Orchids Community Malta
#naturelovers #citizenscience #volunteer #EveryoneNeedsNature
Calling all Orchid Lovers on Gozo!
Sunday 4th January 2026 (09.00am – 12noon)
We are sharing details of this forthcoming Citizen Scientist training and fieldwork opportunity from 'Wild for Orchids Community Malta.'
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'As we approach the height of the orchid season, we’re inviting all new and returning citizen scientists to join us for our second round of training sessions — and this time, we’re introducing a brand new element to our fieldwork: pollinator monitoring! 🐝📋
We’ll be hosting 1 session in Malta and 1 in Gozo, both split into 3 parts:
1️⃣ Orchid ID recap
2️⃣ Introduction to our new pollinator monitoring protocol
3️⃣ A short fieldwork session to put your newfound skills into practice!
Malta Training Session
🗓 Date: Saturday 03/01/2026
⏰ Time: 09:00-12:00
📍 Training Session Location: Argotti Botanic Gardens & Resource Centre, University of Malta Section (Triq Vincenzo Bugeja, Il-Furjana, FRN 1553)
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📌 Fieldwork Location: Pembroke
Gozo Training Session
🗓 Date: Sunday 04/01/2026
⏰ Time: 09:00-12:00
📍 Training Session Location: Xewkija Volunteer Support Centre (27P6+QCJ, Triq Il-Madonna Tar-Rummiena, Ix-Xewkija)
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📌 Fieldwork Location: Ta 'Cenc
These sessions will prepare us for the busiest and most exciting stretch of the season – and your contribution will be more valuable than ever, as we begin gathering new data on orchid-pollinator interactions in the wild. 🪻🔬🦋
💡 Please confirm your attendance by filling in the registration form below so we can prepare materials and plan the session accordingly:
🔗 forms.gle/XmmA9vQUxjmJyKkw6
We can’t wait to see you there and launch this next chapter of citizen science together!
#WildForOrchids #PollinatorMonitoring #CitizenScience #MaltaNature #GozoNature #OrchidSeason2026 #ArgottiGardens #FloraAndFauna #CommunityInScience #WildlifeObservation
Last tree 🌳 of the year. Closing 2025 with a lemon tree planted at Gozo College Dun Salv Vella Nadur Primary with the help of volunteers and Ivan from Nadur Local Council
Tree number 36. All trees planted will be watered. 🚿.
Great work. Thank you to all those involved and volunteers.
Merry Christmas. il-Milied it-tajjeb.
Saturday time in the sun. Nadur Local Council
Next tree planting.
Monday 22/12 at 9.30. Lemon tree Gozo College Dun Salv Vella Nadur Primary
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