Animals have been a part of the ecosystem even before we were born. But how many of us actually do take notice on their existence? Some do, some don’t and some, yet to.
Bako-Buntal Bay is one of the 55 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Malaysia and the first site recognized as the Flyway Network Site of East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) for Malaysia. In order to let the locals see and understand the amazing annual migration of the migratory shorebirds, Malaysian Nature Society Kuching Branch’s intern, Batrisyia Teepol (Conservation Leadership Programme [CLP] Internship) decided to win the hearts of the younger generation. She visited three schools within Bako-Buntal Bay (SK Bako, SK Goebilt and SK Buntal) and shared her knowledge and concerns regarding shorebirds. She believes that education is the most powerful tool that can change the world and for this purpose – conservation.
About a total of 180 students (aged 11-12) participated in the programmes as a whole. She gave talks on shorebirds and why they migrate and dived deeper into plastic awareness. A range of activities were also organized, such as, colouring, presentation by the students and quizzes. The students participated actively and gave their full cooperation. Some students were excellent and showed interests during presentations and Q&A sessions.
With all the talks conducted, she hoped that she has done her part in instilling awareness and compassion for nature among these students and may they be the next leaders – with a passion for conservation.
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