Ecological transition: UM is committed to biodiversity!
As part of its commitment to the ecological transition, UM is launching a series of initiatives, including nature discovery workshops on campus for staff, led by Professors instructors and Professors . The program includes sampling, observation with magnifying glasses, and species identification using field guides and identification keys.
The first workshop was held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, on the Triolet campus. Thomas Silberfeld, an associate professor at the University of Montpellier and a researcher at AMAP, led a botanical tour of the campus for about ten participants. From discovering unique species such as the “donkey cucumber” and the “Judas tree” to highlighting everyday biodiversity, this first workshop was a success and a truly enjoyable opportunity to connect with nature and raise awareness.
The nature workshops focused on insects, led by Benoit Nabholz, Professor UM, were also a resounding success, attracting more than twenty participants. Whether held indoors around UM’s educational collections or outdoors on campus, where participants had the opportunity to observe insects in their natural habitat. Once again, combining exploration of the insect world with general environmental awareness, these workshops were a true success and an enriching experience for everyone.
For the final botany workshop of this session, the cold weather didn’t deter nature lovers, who gathered in Triolet to explore the mushrooms and plants that thrive on campus in the fall.
Upcoming workshops will be scheduled in the spring. You can stay informed by checking the UM Calendar.
For your information, the University of Montpellier’s Master Plan for Ecological Transition.
