𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

On 24th August, RSPN hosted teachers and students from Gaselo Higher Secondary School to share the conservation program on White-bellied Heron (WBH). The program, as a part of community engagement, is coordinated to advocate on the critical status of the species and the importance of conserving it.

The day-long event was conducted at White-bellied Heron Conservation Center (WBHCC) in Tsirang. The program began with a presentation on the WBH ecology and the effort of RSPN to save the species from extinction. Later students were also engaged in an art competition on the theme “Together We Can Save WBH from Extinction.” Students expressed their creativity by illustrating powerful messages and artistic images, demonstrating their understanding of the threats and their commitment to supporting the conservation of the species. The competition encouraged students to think critically about how collective efforts can reverse the decline of the WBH.

The event concluded with the awarding of gifts for the team who won the art competition

Environmental Education is one of the core programs of RSPN through which young minds are engaged in understanding the importance of nature. Since 1990s, RSPN has been supporting the establishment and functioning of the Nature Clubs in the schools. In the following months, RSPN targets to engage more school students, local communities and other important stakeholders on the similar WBH advocacy program.

We are grateful to Gaselo Higher Secondary School Management for letting teachers and students attend this enrichment program.