April 22, 2024 is the 55th World Earth Day, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is "Planet vs. Plastics". In order to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, publicize Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, guide the whole society to establish the concept of ecological civilization of "respecting nature, conforming to nature, and protecting nature", promote the construction of beautiful Qianshan, and jointly build an earth home where man and nature coexist in harmony, Tianzhushan Global Geopark, Anqing Qianshan Ecological Environment Branch and Qianshan Pailou Central Primary School jointly carried out the 55th "World Earth Day" and the 5th Asia-Pacific Geopark Week Science Popularization Campaign. In the form of museum-school cooperation and joint construction and common benefit, Tianzhushan Geopark will give full play to the social education function of the museum and jointly build a "second classroom" for popular science education.
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May 22 marked
International Biodiversity Day, and Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark, in
collaboration with the Qianshan Ecological Environment Bureau of Anqing City
and Anqing Chuangyi Infinite Rural Operation and Management Co., Ltd.,
organized a series of science outreach activities under the theme “Exploring
the Mysteries of Life, Safeguarding a Diverse Future.” The event aimed to raise
public awareness, particularly among youth, about biodiversity conservation
through innovative approaches that blend technology and nature, fostering a
stronger sense of ecological responsibility. Over 40 teachers and students from
Shuihou Central Primary School participated in the activities.
The day began
with an opening ceremony at the Tianzhushan Geopark Museum. Guided by museum
educators, the students explored exhibitions detailing the geological evolution
and ecological significance of Tianzhushan. Later, the group visited the
museum’s temporary exhibition hall for the “Stellar Sprouts: Codes in the Rock
Layers” space breeding-themed display. Through interactive panels, physical
models, and demonstrations, the exhibition showcased the cutting-edge process
of space-induced mutagenesis—from cosmic radiation’s role in genetic
improvement to the selection of high-quality “space seeds” that become keys to
agricultural abundance. This segment not only highlighted technology’s power in
ecological conservation but also ignited the students’ curiosity for scientific
exploration. The exhibition will remain open until June 22.
The second phase
of the event took participants to the Doumu Township π-Ke Workshop. In the
workshop’s exhibition area, students observed spacecraft models, space-bred
crop specimens, and experimental space equipment, gaining insights into how
aerospace technology contributes to ecological protection. A hands-on session
where students crafted plant-themed refrigerator magnets further emphasized the
synergy between technology and nature. “This activity showed us the magic of
science and made us realize how vital biodiversity protection is,” remarked one
participant.
Centered on the
concept of “technology empowering ecology,” the event bridged public engagement
with environmental stewardship through immersive tours, interactive
experiences, and creative workshops. It injected fresh momentum into Qianshan
City’s ecological civilization initiatives. Moving forward, Tianzhushan UNESCO
Global Geopark plans to deepen collaborations with partners, leveraging its
geological and ecological resources to design more innovative educational
programs. These efforts aim to embed biodiversity conservation into public
consciousness and advance the vision of harmonious coexistence between humanity
and nature.
