Earth Day in Bulgaria

The Michail Lakatnick Primary school in Bourgas, Bulgaria dedicated an entire week to Earth Day. Last year, the school built an outdoor eco-classroom to use as an educational tool for the school and community. This Earth Day, with the major infrastructure finally completed, the school began expanding green spaces to utilize them in field teaching. One class of fourth graders planted a few varieties of trees around the front of the school. The children will be involved in their care and maintenance and once the trees settle they will serve as educational tools for them. There are plans to build a bush and tree-lined green fence which will protect the school and the children from the noise and the car exhaust.

The main event was held on Earth Day, April 22nd, with the theme “What does Climate Change Mean to Me, My Family, My World”. It was attended by local authorities, the press and members of the community. The concert “Leave a piece of Earth to us!” closed the week of activities with the presence of famous singers, dancers, artists, and school alumni.