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!
Our project Green (un)seen joins this international celebration with a playful science-art intervention in urban spaces around the world, leaving handwritten, thought-provoking letters about plant blindness in unexpected public places—libraries, bus stops, train stations, and other everyday corners, accompanied by tiny locally made artworks, such as collages, micro-art, painted stones, and other small surprises.
Passers-by might unexpectedly come across these letters, take a moment to pause, reflect, and share their reactions with us through a curated landing page. In this way, Green (un)seen becomes more than a local intervention: it grows into a global, connected, and interactive experience that links cities, stories, and perspectives through a shared invitation to notice the plant world differently, realising the essential role they play in sustaining life and changing our habits in shaping our future.
You are warmly invited to join us: here