Last week Monday, 22 May, was the International Day for Biological Diversity and Let It Grow participants celebrated it all over the world. From Bangladesh to Brazil; EAZA, BGCI, Ecsite members and other institutions organised events and activities to celebrate the beauty of biodiversity. Families, schools, and even armadillos all joined in the fun. Below are a few examples of the many initiatives taken by Let It Grow participants. A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the celebrations. What a great way to Let It Grow!
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| Plant Conservation and Research Foundation, an associated member of BGCI, joint in the celebrations by planting native plants in the Botanical Garden at Bangladesh Agricultural University. | Parque de las Ciencias in Spain also offered a special tours through areas with Mediterranean vegetation, allowing visitors to recognise the value of their own biodiversity heritage and the need to preserve it. |
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| The Natural Sciences Museum in Barcelona held their annual BioBlitz. Together with 728 participants and 40 specialists, 287 species were identified! | In Pécs Zoo in Hungary, not only the guests took part in the activities, two large hairy armadillos joined in and helped dig holes to plant trees. |