International Labor Day was celebrated in Krka National Park with the distribution of seedlings for pollinators

In the spirit of preserving nature and promoting sustainable development, International Labour Day was marked this year, for the fourth time in a row, in the Krka National Park with the now traditional distribution of seedlings.

At Skradinski buk waterfall, visitors were distributed a thousand seedlings of indigenous and honey-producing plants: cherry, lavender, laurel, sage, and rosemary, all plant species that play a key role in the preservation of pollinators.

This green initiative is directly related to the theme of this year's Green Eye Festival, which was dedicated to pollinators: bees, butterflies, bumblebees, and other species whose role in maintaining the ecosystem and ensuring food production is irreplaceable. In this context, a new edition of the Green Eye Festival will be held in May at the Natural History Museum in Zagreb, entitled "In Search of the Fifth Element". The festival is organized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition and the Krka National Park; it will open on World Bee Day, May 20, and will end on May 22, when World Biodiversity Day and Nature Protection Day are celebrated in the Republic of Croatia.

Planting native and honey-producing species in gardens and yards, reducing pesticide use, and preserving natural habitats are simple and effective ways in which local communities can help pollinators. It is precisely such small, but significant, actions that represent the foundation of long-term biodiversity conservation.

The distribution of seedlings is part of the European initiative "Growing Together", which aims to plant three billion trees by 2030. By participating in this initiative, the Krka National Park is actively contributing to mitigating climate change, restoring ecosystems, and strengthening the resilience of nature.

"The protection of pollinators is our shared responsibility. This requires cooperation, knowledge, and involvement of the entire community. It is through such activities that we want to encourage citizens to become active participants in nature conservation. By planting plants that feed pollinators, each of us can make a concrete contribution to this", stated Nella Slavica, director of the Krka National Park.

Planting trees and plants not only contributes to nature conservation, but also has a positive impact on air quality, mitigates climate extremes, and improves overall human health and well-being. Spending time in nature has been proven to reduce stress and improve the quality of life, further confirming the importance of such initiatives.

The celebration of Labor Day in the Krka National Park confirmed once again that tradition, education, and joint actions can go hand in hand towards creating a more sustainable future.

We heartily congratulate all citizens on International Labor Day!