World Seagrass Day – March 1st
March starts with World Seagrass Day. This day was introduced in 2022 by the UN’s General Assembly. Seagrasses are flowering plants in shallow waters from the tropics to the Arctic Circle. Seagrasses are biologically rich habitats that provide food and shelter to thousands of fish species, seahorses and turtles. (In contrast, seaweed is a type of algae with a special day dedicated to celebrating seaweed in April).
A great project for the classroom is to explore the “Great Blue Wall.” Ten countries in the Indian Ocean are undertaking this project, which focuses on protecting seagrasses, coral reefs, and mangroves. It’s a great chance to mix science with geography!
World Wildlife Day – March 3rd
Learn about biodiversity’s importance and celebrate how wildlife makes our planet beautiful. A project about endangered animals is also perfect for March.
Save a Spider Day – March 14th
Are spiders spooky? Well, this resource is not only great for Halloween. Inventing a toy inspired by jumping spiders is fun, and learning about diving bell spiders is fascinating.
National Panda Day – March 16th
World Frog Day – March 20th
Frogs are part of Spring and also provide amazing inspiration for biomimicry projects. This day’s focus is to raise awareness for frogs and other amphibians. Sadly, many frog species are disappearing.
In 2025, Easter is celebrated towards the end of April, and Good Friday is on the 18th. A project involving Oviparous Animals is popular. Egg-laying animals are fascinating; you can start a longer project about egg-laying animals now.
A couple of new resources that might be suitable for the Spring Classroom!
I hope you have a wonderful time sharing the wonders of nature!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is biomimicry?
Biomimicry is the practice of looking to nature for solutions, then applying what we learn to design and problem-solving. Instead of inventing from scratch, it means studying how plants, animals, and ecosystems have already solved a challenge — like staying cool, collecting water, or absorbing carbon — and adapting that strategy for human use.
How does biomimicry help address climate change?
Nature has been adapting to extreme conditions for billions of years, so many organisms already hold working solutions to problems we now face at a larger scale — cooling buildings without electricity (termite mounds), collecting water in drought (the Namib beetle), protecting coastlines from storms (mangrove roots), and capturing carbon (corals, forests, kelp). Biomimicry means studying those solutions and applying the same principles to human design.
How can children get involved in biomimicry?
Children don’t need special training to think like a biomimicrist — just curiosity and a habit of asking “how does nature solve this?” Simple ways to start include a backyard scavenger hunt for nature’s patterns, a “design-an-animal” challenge for a changing climate, or building a small model (like a passive-cooling structure or a water collector) inspired by something they’ve observed outdoors.
Is biomimicry only for scientists and engineers?
No — biomimicry is as much a mindset as a profession. Anyone can practice it by observing nature closely and asking design questions. Professional biomimicry practitioners apply it in architecture, materials science, and engineering, but the same core skill — careful observation followed by “what if we built it that way?” — is exactly what this post’s classroom and family activities are designed to build in children.
Åsa Jomård
In 2015, Åsa completed a course in Biomimicry: A Sustainable Design Methodology at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. With over 10 years of experience exploring nature for inspiration and as a former member of Ben, Biomimicry Education Network, she brings both academic background and creative teaching experience to her work. Her materials seamlessly integrate stories, nature observations, and design challenges, making them perfect for inquiry-led learning in early primary contexts.
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