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The Science Behind Green Open Spaces

What if the trees, soil and parks around us were doing much more than simply making our towns look greener?

Step into The Science Behind Green Open Spaces and discover how science and nature come together to solve some of the challenges facing our urban environments. Through interactive games, hands-on activities and simple experiments, visitors will explore the hidden science behind the green spaces around them.

Where does rainwater go? Why are some streets hotter than others? Why do native plants matter? What is happening beneath our feet? And how can nature improve our wellbeing?

From exploring how green infrastructure can help manage rainwater, to testing your knowledge of urban temperatures, getting hands-on with different types of soil and learning how to plant and care for native Maltese seedlings, there is something for everyone to discover.

Visitors will also contribute to a growing tree by sharing how parks, trees and urban green spaces benefit their everyday lives—showing that nature is not just beautiful, but an essential part of healthier, more resilient towns.

Come curious, get involved and discover the science behind the green spaces that make our towns better places to live.

Presented by Project Green