Breathe with greenery: environmental workshops in the library

Can plants help us breathe? During the workshop 'Breathe with greenery', participants will discover how important plants can be for human health and air quality, and how easily they can be introduced into homes, schools and everyday spaces.

The meeting in the library will combine environmental knowledge with practical activities. In an accessible way, participants will learn how plants influence the indoor microclimate, help improve air quality and support the well-being of people and animals. They will also discover which plant species are best suited for homes and classrooms, and learn how to care for them and where to place them to achieve the best results. In doing so, participants gain a direct understanding of how nature, even at the smallest scale, delivers measurable benefits for human health and quality of life.

An important part of the workshop will be a hands-on planting activity, during which each participant will be able to plant their own potted plant. The plant they prepare themselves will become not only a souvenir from the event but also a tangible, living symbol of personal investment in nature, and an inspiration to create greener spaces at home or in the classroom.

The programme will also include ecological games, riddles and quizzes that introduce participants to environmental topics and the role plants play in our everyday lives in a creative and engaging way. By combining learning with play, children and young people will discover that caring for the environment can be interesting, inspiring and full of positive energy, and that protecting and nurturing nature is something within everyone's reach.

The workshop highlights that even small actions, such as planting plants or introducing greenery into indoor spaces, can improve air quality and enhance comfort in everyday life. These everyday investments in nature, multiplied across homes, schools and communities, contribute to healthier local environments and build the habits of care and responsibility that underpin long-term nature protection. At the same time, the workshop shows that building an environmentally friendly economy begins with knowledge and daily choices made in our homes and schools.

The meeting is designed for school children and young people and aims to stimulate curiosity about the natural world, strengthen environmental awareness and demonstrate that everyone, regardless of age, can make a real and meaningful investment in the future of nature.

The event is implemented as part of the project 'Silesia. Blue Sky Restored'.

Host: Aneta Furtacz, eco-manager of the Siewierz Municipality.