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Did you know that Sri Lanka's remarkable mangrove conservation journey has earned global recognition?

This , join us as we uncover the inspiring story behind this achievement, directly from the people who helped make it happen.

Organized by the Rotaract Club of Colombo North & Love A Tree Foundation in partnership with the Sri Lanka Forest Department, this free webinar will explore the collaborative efforts, dedication, and vision that placed Sri Lanka's mangroves on the global stage.

Whether you're passionate about conservation, climate action, or simply curious about one of Sri Lanka's greatest environmental success stories, this session is for you.

📅 Date: 30th July 2026
🕒 Time: 8pm- 9pm
💻 Platform: Via Zoom
🎟️ Registration: https://forms.gle/VF1YykPvtc7s1wRQ9

Join us for this inspiring conversation and celebrate World Mangrove Day 2026 by discovering how Sri Lanka's mangroves became a global success story.

Register now—it's FREE! 🌱

Teaching children about our Colombo wetlands is one of our favorite things to do. But what we love most is when they give us opportunities to learn from them. 🩷

We’re so proud of Liana for putting together this amazing blog on . We loved reading it and learning new, interesting things about this beautiful animal that lives among us in the .

You can read the blog now 🌿🐾

The Ghost Cats of Colombo Wetlands The Ghost Cats of Colombo Wetlands

https://www.loveatreefoundation.org/post/small-actions-big-change-reflections-from-a-wetland-cleanup

Small Actions, Big Change: Reflections from a Wetland Cleanup Small Actions, Big Change: Reflections from a Wetland Cleanup

This weekend, we had the pleasure of collaborating with for a wetland cleanup activity led by passionate young volunteers.

From collecting waste to exploring the beauty of the wetlands together, the members not only made a positive impact on the environment, but also had a great time doing it.

What stood out most was their curiosity and commitment 🩷🍃 They didn’t just collect trash, but also questioned why these issues exist and explored the root causes behind environmental pollution.

It was inspiring to see young minds engaging so thoughtfully with the challenges faced by our wetlands while taking action to protect them. 🩷🌎

Our fourth and final session of was a truly inspiring and successful workshop, marked by the enthusiastic participation of the young leaders from the Geography Club of Gateway International School, Colombo 🌿✨

The day began with an exciting morning exploration of the wetlands, guided by Ms. Narmadha Dangampola. Students discovered the incredible biodiversity that makes Colombo’s wetlands so unique, while also taking the initiative to collect litter along the way—actively contributing to the protection of this precious ecosystem.

Later, Dr. Chethika Gunasiri led an insightful session on the critical role wetlands play in safeguarding Colombo, particularly in flood mitigation and climate resilience. Many participants reflected on their own experiences during , making the discussion deeply personal and meaningful.

The session concluded with impressive student presentations, where they shared their understanding of the threats facing Colombo’s wetlands and the role they believe they can play in protecting them. Their passion, awareness, and commitment give us great hope for the future of our environment 💚

Colombo Wetland Guardians is a youth-focused wetland education initiative by Love A Tree Foundation, Greensphere Nature Studies, and Wetland Link International ❤️

Building environmental awareness among young minds is key to a sustainable future. Under DIMO’s 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗸 initiative, the 6th session of the “Living in a Wetland Capital City” series was held at Sri Indrajothi Vidyalaya, Battaramulla, in partnership with Greensphere Pvt Ltd and the LOVE A TREE Foundation.

Led by Narmadha Dangampola from Greensphere Nature Studies, the session explored the importance of Colombo’s wetlands, their rich biodiversity, and the environmental challenges they face, while inspiring students to become future environmental stewards
Greensphere Nature Studies Love a Tree Foundation

Our third session of was a truly inspiring and successful workshop, with enthusiastic participation from the young leaders of the Environment Society of Wycherley International School Colombo led by Ms Navoda Alagiyawanna🌿✨

The day began with an exciting morning exploration of the wetlands, guided by Ms. Narmadha Dangampola, where students discovered the incredible biodiversity that makes Colombo’s wetlands so unique. They also took the initiative to collect litter along the way, contributing to keeping this precious ecosystem clean and protected.

Later, Dr. Chethika Gunasiri led an insightful session on the critical role wetlands play in safeguarding ,especially in flood mitigation and climate resilience. Many participants reflected on their own experiences during , making the discussion even more meaningful and personal.

The session concluded with impressive presentations from the students, where they shared their understanding of the threats facing Colombo’s wetlands and the role they believe they can play in protecting them. Their passion, awareness, and commitment give us great hope for the future of our environment. 💚

Colombo Wetlsnd Guardians is an youth focused wetland education initiatve by Love A Tree Foudnation, Greensphere Nature Studies and Wetland Link International❤️