Love a Tree Foundation

Our session of “Living in a Wetland Capital City” under the DIMO Lanka Lassana Hetak initiative welcomed students of Sri Siddhartha Maha Vidyalaya, Udahamulla into Diyasaru Park, where learning came alive through hands-on experience.

Guided by Ms Narmadha Dangampola from Greensphere Nature Studies, the students explored the park’s rich biodiversity, discovering the many plants, birds, and other creatures that make Colombo’s wetlands so unique. Many students shared that even though they lived nearby, they had never visited Diyasaru Park before and were excited to explore it for the first time. By the end of the session, several expressed how much they wanted to come back again to continue learning and observing nature.

It was inspiring to watch young minds connect with the environment, feel motivated to care for it, and gain a deeper appreciation for urban wetlands 💚 Moments like these remind us why we do what we do: nurturing curiosity, responsibility, and love for the natural world.