Sweden
The eighth international “Fascination of Plants Day” around 18 May 2026 will be launched by plant scientists across the world under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO).
The goal of this activity is to get as many people as possible around the world fascinated by plants and enthused about the importance of plant science for agriculture and sustainable production of nutritious food, as well as for horticulture, forestry and the production of plant-based non-food products such as paper, timber, chemicals, energy and pharmaceuticals. The role of plants in environmental conservation is also a key message.
Everybody is welcome to join this initiative!
Pollination Week offers knowledge mingling about biodiversity and pollinators at Forse Cidergård outside Rörum, Österlen. What will you experience?
– How we connect apple cultivation and biodiversity, Elisabeth Knöppel, Forse Cidergård
– Become part of Operation Humlepälsbi – this is how you can support, Anna Lind Lewin, Pollinate Sweden
– Lecture about bees and other pollinators by Ola Jennersten, formerly WWF
– How to build your own bee hotel with clay that is suitable for bumblebees, Martin Stoltze / Drakängen
– Guided tour of the grounds at the newly opened Forse Cidergård
– Pollination coffee (indicate interest when you register)
– Cider tasting (booked via link in the pdf)