On June 4, 2025, the Green Schools Forum of Alta Ribagorça, Aran, and Pallars Jussà brought together around 100 participants — 75 students and 25 teachers from 12 schools — at the Wildlife Centre of Pont de Suert for a day full of creative, hands-on activities focused on environmental awareness.

One of the event highlights was the participation of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project. Jordi Delgado, educational coordinator from Sorellona, opened the event with an introductory talk explaining about the project’s objectives, the main conservation actions being carried out, and why removing invasive species is crucial to protecting the natural balance of these glacial lakes, formed thousands of years ago.

Later, during the workshop sessions, students took on the role of scientists with the activity “The Food Web in High Mountain Lakes.” This interactive game invited them to explore how species were connected in these ecosystems and how a single invasive species could disrupt the entire food chain and threaten ecological balance.

Through play and reflection, participants learned about the extreme conditions in these lakes — very low temperatures, scarce nutrients, and months of darkness due to snow and ice — and discovered the species adapted to live there. They also saw how human action could help restore these environments.

This workshop aimed to foster ecological awareness from an early age, equipping young learners with the knowledge and curiosity to understand, appreciate, and protect their natural surroundings.

The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR team is proud to take part in this educational initiative, which is organized by the Green Schools Network, with the support of the Pont de Suert Town Council, the Wildlife Centre, and Fundesplai.

A day to learn, share, and above all, reconnect with nature in a meaningful and conscious way.