Summary of activities within the “Green Pulse of Silesia” project in 2025
Summary of activities within the “Green Pulse of Silesia” project in 2025
Ecology works best when you can experience it with your own eyes and feel it in your hands. That’s why in 2025, together with Stellantis, we focused on being close to people. We went out into the field – to schools and institutions – to show that each of us can have a real impact on our surroundings. It was a year filled with meetings, the scent of natural essential oils, and working together with seedlings.
A few words to start
In 2025, we delivered 24 events, engaging 598 participants. The programme brought together students, seniors, scouts, women from single-mother shelters, people with disabilities, local communities, public officials, and Stellantis employees.
We met where everyday life happens: in schools, care homes, NGOs, public offices, forests, and green spaces.
Knowledge you can feel in your hands
As part of Green Pulse of Silesia, we chose learning by doing – no boring lectures, but hands in the soil. Participants didn’t just hear about ecology; they experienced it by planting trees and building homes for pollinators. This way, knowledge stopped being abstract and became a practical tool. Combining theory with practice made learning lasting and natural, rooted in emotions, touch, and shared success outdoors.
An extraordinary part of the programme was intergenerational exchange – children, seniors, and Stellantis employees learned from one another, building a sense of shared responsibility for the region. The project left participants with more than memories: real skills and a genuine sense of agency. This is capital that now pays off in everyday life through more conscious choices and greater awareness of what’s growing right next to us.
A green change you can see
Our work has left a lasting mark on the Silesian landscape. Together we planted:
1,500 trees
8,000 flower bulbs
4 wildflower meadows (2,600 m² in total)
60 new shrubs
The trees alone represent approx. 180 tonnes of oxygen, 9 tonnes of CO₂ absorbed, and 2,250 m² of restored area – a surface comparable to around 14 volleyball courts. These are changes that don’t end on planting day; they work for the environment every single day.
Large cities and small towns
Green Pulse of Silesia activities were carried out both in major cities and in smaller towns across the region. In each location, we delivered workshops, planting initiatives, and outdoor activities tailored to local conditions and community needs.
What mattered most?
From our perspective, what mattered most were the emotions that accompanied participants throughout the activities. There was visible joy, excitement, and a strong willingness to act – regardless of age or experience. For many children and students, it was their first time planting a plant on their own and taking real responsibility for it. For seniors, it was a chance to use their skills and reconnect with long-held passions.
The workshops – especially those for children and young people – sparked great curiosity. For some participants, it was their first encounter with building insect hotels or working with soil. They created shelters for pollinators with real care, and the accompanying theory helped them understand the purpose of the activities and their real environmental impact.
A clear shift in atmosphere was also noticeable during events – each new seedling, bulb, or tightened screw brought more energy and motivation. This approach is essential to us: caring for the environment based on joy, agency, and cooperation, rather than a sense of obligation.
Especially moving was the intergenerational collaboration. Children, seniors, Stellantis employees, and local communities worked side by side, learning from one another and showing that ecology connects people, builds relationships, and teaches collective action.
This is not the end!
Green Pulse of Silesia is a project built on cooperation, hands-on practice, and local engagement. The activities delivered in 2025 showed that local initiatives can lead to lasting change – both in physical space and in how we approach the environment.
But this is not the end. We’re returning to Green Pulse of Silesia in March 2026, continuing our educational and environmental activities in more towns across the region.
