Programes

How Microplastics Endanger Our Environment, On July 17, 2025, the Lanka Mangrove Museum conducted a special awareness programme focused on the growing environmental concern of microplastics. The session was organized for the primary students of Ch/ Vijaya Maha Vidyalaya, Chilaw, with the aim of educating young minds about the dangers posed by microplastic pollution and its impact on marine ecosystems.

On July 16, 2025, Prof. Sudheera M. W. Ranwala from the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Colombo, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum accompanied by a group of undergraduate students. The visit formed part of their academic exposure to wetland ecosystems and plant biodiversity, with a specific focus on mangrove environments.

On April 14, 2025, a group of enthusiastic students from Taxila Maha Vidyalaya Horana, visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum for an enriching educational experience centered on mangrove conservation and environmental awareness.

An awareness program aimed at enhancing environmental knowledge and enforcement capacity was successfully conducted on [insert exact date if available] by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) in collaboration with the Lanka Mangrove Museum. The session was specifically organized for Environmental Police Officers in the Puttalam District, bringing together law enforcement personnel committed to protecting Sri Lanka’s natural ecosystems.

On July 9, 2025, a vibrant group of students from Gampaha Sri Sangabodhi National College visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum for an educational and interactive experience focused on mangrove conservation and coastal ecosystem awareness.

The visit was part of the school’s efforts to provide students with practical exposure to environmental issues and the importance of biodiversity. Upon arrival, the group was warmly welcomed by the museum’s educational staff, who guided them through a series of well-curated exhibits showcasing the diversity, ecological value, and challenges faced by mangrove ecosystems in Sri Lanka.

On July 9, 2025, a group of students from the prestigious Girls’ High School, Kandy visited the Lanka Mangrove Museum for an engaging and educational experience focused on mangrove ecosystems and environmental conservation.

On July 9, 2025, the Lanka Mangrove Museum welcomed a group of enthusiastic students from Welpalla Sri Sangarathana Maha Vidyalaya for an educational visit focused on the importance of mangrove ecosystems. This visit was part of the museum’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness among school children about coastal conservation and biodiversity.