Environmental Workshops at Primary School No. 7 in Gliwice | March 27, 2025 | Green Pulse of Silesia
Environmental Workshops at Primary School No. 7 in Gliwice | March 27, 2025 | Green Pulse of Silesia
Soil on the tables, soil on hands, probably some on the floor too – but on that day, the most important soil was the one in the pots, where, on March 27, students of Primary School No. 7 in Gliwice replanted plants with their own hands.
The workshops were held as part of the Green Pulse of Silesia program – a long-term educational and environmental initiative carried out by the One More Tree Foundation and Stellantis Philanthropy, part of the global automotive group Stellantis.
A small plant, a big lesson
During two workshops with first-grade classes, involving a total of 38 children, each of them planted either a peace lily or a fern. These plants not only look beautiful on a windowsill, but also help improve indoor air quality and increase humidity.
What mattered most, however, was something more than just planting. It was an opportunity to talk with children about nature in a simple and hands-on way – what soil is, why plants need light and water, and how greenery affects the air we breathe every day. At this age, such experience speaks far more than any school textbook.
Why it’s worth starting early
Habits and beliefs are formed early. A child who plants a plant with their own hands and then watches it grow builds a completely different relationship with nature than one who only reads about plants.
It is no longer just theory, but something tangible – something you can care for and feel responsible for.
Environmental education from an early age is an investment whose effects become visible over time – but they last. Children who understand how ecosystems work and the role plants play grow into adults who make more conscious decisions – at home, at school, and at work.
Green Pulse of Silesia in schools
The workshops in Gliwice are part of broader Green Pulse of Silesia activities. We operate not only in the field, but also in schools, because we know that real change begins with education. Each planted plant and each conversation about nature is a small step toward a world where caring for the environment becomes something natural.
We would like to thank Primary School No. 7 in Gliwice for their hospitality, and our strategic partner – Stellantis Philanthropy – for their support.
