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Welcome to the latest Fascination of Plants Day news and events! Embark on a global journey with us as events unfold worldwide in celebration of the international Fascination of Plants Day around May 18, 2024. Join us to amplify the buzz surrounding FoPD events in every country. Share the exciting details of your upcoming FoPD events here and across our vibrant social media channels. Send us the news of your upcoming FoPD events, and together, let us cultivate a worldwide fascination with the extraordinary beauty of plants!

Success Stories: Angola

Mar 19, 2025 -

On June 4th, the Uvandje project was launched. The project is an initiative of the University Mandume Ya Ndemufayo, in short collaboration with the environmental node of ASA-Huíla, an NGO based in Lubnago, Huíla province. The project funded by US Forest Services aims to promote the reproduction of native seeds for reforestation programmes in Angola. […]

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Success Stories: Serbia

Mar 17, 2025 -

The implementation of the project ‘‘The Road to Successful Decarbonization with Cassette Green Roofs’’ took place in June this year. This project is part of the project “EU for a Green Agenda in Serbia” and is implemented with the technical and financial support of the European Union and in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental […]

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Success Stories 2024: Uruguay

Mar 13, 2025 -

The celebration of International Plant Fascination Day was held at various institutions and locations in Uruguay. At the Montevideo Botanical Garden, the event “Diverse Plants, Diverse Perspectives” took place, combining informational conferences, experimentation with aromas, a graphic art exhibition, and popular songsnts as the central theme. Tours of the Botanical Garden and a forest bathing […]

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Botanic Bliss: Exploring the Wonders of Plants

Mar 11, 2025 -

We are pleased to announce that our event, “Botanic Bliss: Exploring the Wonders of Plants”,organized as part of the “Fascination of Plants Day-2024”, successfully reached over 50 participants during the on-site session held on May 23rd. The session commenced with an opening speech by Research Assistant Gülay KAYA from Manisa Celal Bayar University, who served […]

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New National Coordinator Brazil

Nov 26, 2024 -

We would like to welcome Annelise Frazão from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE, Brazil) as a new FoPD national coordinator for Brazil, joining the other national coordinators! Visit the country pages for more information.

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New National Coordinator United Kingdom

Nov 20, 2024 -

We would like to welcome Tracy Valentine from the James Hutton Institute (Aberdeen, UK) as a new FoPD national coordinator for the United Kingdom, joining the other national coordinators. Visit the country pages for more information.

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