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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 3 MARCH 2024 5 ALMANAC Nature Notebook 908. Maltese Pyramidal Orchid A walk in rocky habitat at this time of year may bring us face to face with this pink beauty. Like all (but one) of our orchids, the Maltese pyramidal (M. orkida piramidali ta' Malta) is a shorty but it makes up for that with sheer good looks. But it's not just a pretty flower: it's also endemic, i.e. it occurs nowhere else on earth. Islands often abound with endemics. Since islands are isolated, their flora and fauna cannot mix with their mainland counterparts so they often evolve differently and eventually become separate species. Apart from giving us pride and joy, endemics also bind us with a responsi- bility, which is to ensure their survival for the rest of the world. Spe- cies are not the property of any particular country or nation where they occur – they belong to the earth and to everyone. The Maltese pyramidal orchid is also protected by law. FoE Malta supports local farmers We're thrilled to announce that we're now shopping for fresh, organ- ic vegetables and fruits from Biome Munch , a proud member of the Malta Farm Map network! With the Malta Farm Map, you can easily connect with your nearest farmer and access a bounty of farm-fresh goodness right at your fingertips!Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply seeking healthier options, the Malta Farm Map is your gate- way to locally sourced, sustainable produce. Join us in supporting local farmers and enjoying the goodness of farm-to-table goodness! Check out the Malta Farm Map here www.maltafarmmap.org to dis- cover the wonders of fresh, organic produce right in your neighbour- hood! Victor Falzon, Desirée Falzon (photo) www.birdlifemalta.org Green idea of the week 783: Check out the Malta Farm Map here www.maltafarmmap.org to discover the wonders of fresh, organic produce right in your neigh- bourhood! Visit Friends of the Earth's website for more information about our work, as well as information about how to join us. You can also support us by sending us a donation – www.foemalta.org/donate Don't miss this Cinderella On Ice On March 21, 22, 23, 24 Place: Mediterranean Conference Centre As the clock strikes midnight and the magic fades for poor Cinderella, the production dazzles as the Prince searches the land for the beautiful girl who left behind her glass slipper. The high-speed combination of extraordinary skating beautifully staged with breathtaking aerial feats, will leave you mesmerised. Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member Aladdin: A Musical Performance On March 9 Place: St Agatha's Auditorium SPMC are proud to present their much awaited production of Aladdin! With an energetic cast of boys and a brilliant live band, you are in for a great carpet ride! Get ready for A Whole New World of spectacle and fun! A GOOD WEEK Good Week/Bad Week A BAD WEEK Manchester's new arena has been chosen as the venue for this year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 23,500-capacity Co-op Live will be the UK's largest indoor entertainment venue when it opens in April. US singer Cat Janice, who found fame on TikTok, has died of cancer aged 31. Janice, who released the song Dance You Outta My Head from hospice care, had been diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare cancer of the bones or soft tissue, in March 2022. Harry Styles, who grew up 30 miles away, is among the investors in the arena and advised on aspects of its design. She revealed during treatment she had transferred the rights to her music to her seven-year-old son, Loren.