Recently, Pia travelled to Greece. While visiting the Acropolis in Athens, she came across a story that felt particularly fitting for a GTI community member: the story of Athena and her olive tree.

We have seen through our community how a tree can become a classroom, a source of food, a home for wildlife, or simply a reminder that we all share the same Earth.

Fire is a natural part of some ecosystems, but when forests become hotter and drier, and when fires are started by people (accidentally or deliberately), the results can be devastating.

Many traditional cultures have used the phases of the Moon to decide when to plant, prune, or harvest trees. Today, scientists continue to investigate whether the Moon has subtle effects on trees.

Trees rarely fall because of a single cause. Instead, several conditions often develop over many years before a tree eventually fails.

This day reminds us that sand and dust storms are not only natural events; they are also becoming more common and more severe because of human activities and climate change

This special day highlights the relationship between food, culture, agriculture, and our environment.

Desertification does not simply mean that deserts are expanding. It is the process by which fertile land becomes degraded and less productive.

With its thick trunk, twisting branches, and giant umbrella-shaped crown, the Dragon Tree almost looks like something from a fantasy story. But beyond its magical appearance, this remarkable tree tells a deeper story about biodiversity, resilience, history, and the close relationship between people and nature.

Every year, millions of migratory birds travel across countries, oceans, forests, and wetlands. These incredible journeys connect different parts of the world and remind us that nature does not follow human borders.

Rose tells us that “Every piece of land and person has a different story – and I’m here to listen first. I don’t offer packages. I offer support.

Chelsea Detari, the Associate Director / Education Team Leader at SEE Learning Indonesia, tells us about their recent celebrations.

Jussa, our regional coordinator in Zimbabwe and Director of our partner, Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA), tells us about their hands-on approach for the Day of Zero Waste. 

In light of this international day, we are delighted to share this inspiring story from Odisha, India. Bijaya Kumar Dash tells us about how he became inspired by wildlife.

Wetlands are natural areas where water plays the main role in shaping the environment and supporting plants and animals.

This International Day reminds us of something very important. It is a reminder and an encouragement to learn how to live peacefully with each other.

Mountains are more than majestic landscapes. They are true lifelines. They supply fresh water to billions of people worldwide, feeding rivers and streams that sustain farms, forests, towns, and cities.

On a sunny spring morning, around twelve excited students stepped into a transformative outdoor learning experience- planting 50 native trees and plants around the school grounds. Even Barry, the beloved fur-team member, joined the fun and charmed everyone along the way.

For this week’s blog article, we will highlight our very inspiring Australian regional coordinator volunteer, Heather Falloon.