The Blue Lights project – Our Gardens, Your Oceans (…), Zabrze, Poland

13.04.2026

we continued our work on the Our Gardens, Your Oceans project as part of the BlueLightS / Blue Challenges initiative. In our school garden Ecosphere, students engaged in hands-on environmental activities combining science and technology: We installed and calibrated Ecowitt soil moisture sensors. We synchronized the sensors with a digital weather station. We observed soil conditions and plant environments. We collected real-time environmental data as part of a citizen science approach. During the session, we explored how local biodiversity and soil conditions are directly connected to global water systems and ocean health. Students discussed the water cycle, water retention, and how everyday actions can influence rivers, seas, and oceans. This practical activity helped us better understand the importance of water and ocean literacy, showing that even small, local actions can contribute to global environmental protection. We are proud to implement this project with the support of a €2000 grant.