Distinguished guests at the event included the Divisional Secretary of Madampe, the Officer in Charge of the Galewela Police Station, Dr. Leela Batuwaththage, the Sri Lanka Field Representative of Seacology USA, the National Secretary of the Sri Lanka Scout Association, and the Grama Niladhari of Pambala. Their presence added immense value and inspiration to the day’s activities.
This annual Earth Day celebration, organized by the Lanka Mangrove Museum, warmly welcomed 144 schoolchildren and teachers representing the Puttalam District. The event was enriched with a variety of educational and hands-on activities, coordinated with the enthusiastic support of the members of the “Together With Mangroves” Children and Youth Environmental Society.
Highlights of the day included paper recycling workshops, team-building exercises, and interactive learning sessions about environmental protection, the importance of mangrove ecosystems, and the vital role of teamwork in conservation efforts.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the activities, gaining valuable knowledge about the environment and the significance of protecting our planet. It was a memorable day filled with learning, collaboration, and fun — leaving everyone motivated to become stronger guardians of the Earth.
