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Nature Notebook Support FoEM and give back to the Earth! For 40 years, Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) has been giving a voice to the environment, inspiring people to take action for a fairer and more sustainable future. The NGO's mission is to be the human voice of the Earth to bring about a peaceful, just, equitable, and sustainable society that is respectful of pres- ent and future generations by inspiring change and promoting solutions. Your donation supports the organisation to continue thriving. FoEM is dedicated to growing its campaign work and to continue taking action to safeguard our environment. Your donation can fund our community garden, the restoration of the Comino bakery, the apiary, and FoEM's impactful campaigns. When you support FoEM, you're not only giving back to the planet; you're also giving back to your staff and community, building a greener and healthier future for all. Green idea of the week 133 Find out more and book your CSR event here: https:// foemalta.org/csr/ Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1. Malta Artisan Markets: Summer Market at Mercury Date: 24 August Location: Mercury, St Julian's, Malta Malta Artisan Markets is back with an exciting edition, bringing a curated selection of talented artisans, designers, and makers under one roof. Taking place at mercury on Sunday, 24th August 2025, from 6 PM to 11 PM, this event promises a vibrant celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and community spirit. 2. Jazzin' It Date: 27 August Location: Victoria, Gozo Jazzin' It will take place on 27 August at Independence Square in Victoria. Gozo with an open-air performance featuring one of Malta's leading jazz musicians, Adrian (ir-Russu) Brincat on trumpet, joined by Alan Portelli on bass and Alex Debono on drums. The evening forms part of the Citadella Arts Festival and offers a relaxed musical experience in the heart of Gozo. Admission is free. 3. Life Imitates Art Date: 28 August Location: Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria, Gozo Chasing Pandora are proud to present the event 'Life Imitates Art' at Villa Rundle in Victoria, Gozo on the 28th of August at 8:30PM. Experience an unforgettable evening with Chasing Pandora in a unique live concert that blends their music with visual art, and dance. Throughout the performance, local painters will showcase their original artwork inspired by Chasing Pandora's music, offering a visual journey that enhances the resonance of each song. These exclusive pieces will be available for viewing and purchase on the night and will remain available afterwards. This show also features choreographed dace segments adding a dynamic layer of movement and storytelling to the performance, making this an immersive event. 4. Sustainably Yours Eco Festival Date: 28 to 31 August Location: Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta Set in the stunning Upper Barrakka Gardens, Sustainably Yours is an eco market that brings together over 30 stalls filled with environmentally conscious souvenirs, gifts, and artisanal products. Perfect for the conscious traveller, this vibrant market highlights the best of Maltese creativity, featuring handmade items from local small businesses, delicious food, and refreshing local beer, all with sustainability at heart. Discover, shop, and support local in one of Malta's most iconic settings. 5. PINTA Beer Festival 2025 Date: 28 to 31 August Location: Gnien Laparelli, Valletta, Malta Get ready for 4 unforgettable nights celebrating over 300 beers and craft beers from local producers and international importers, making PINTA the ultimate beer experience on the island. Whether you're into crisp lagers, hazy IPAs, sours, stouts, or rare brews, there's something to suit every taste - all served in your Pinta reusable cup, which is yours to keep and refill. 6. Zurrieq Summer Fest 2025 Date: 29 August Location: Zurrieq, Malta Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and dancing as Music Bliss Events proudly presents the first edition of Zurrieq Summer Fest, all in aid of Dar Bjorn, supporting ALS Malta. 7. Minn Pjazza ghal Pjazza - Imtarfa Date: 29 August Location: Mtarfa, Malta Join the community of Mtarfa on Friday, 29th August for a vibrant evening that celebrates community, culture, and everyday life. The event promises something for everyone, with a variety of activities for the whole family, live entertainment, and a lively, festive atmosphere. Whether you're going to enjoy the music, take part in fun games, or simply soak in the community spirit, it's an evening not to be missed. 8. André Rieu - Live in Concert 2025 Date: 29 to 30 August Location: The Granaries, Floriana, Malta The charismatic violinist and musician, together with Johann Strauss orchestra that accompanies him at every event and concert, is returning to Malta and is set to enchant fans with two extraordinary concerts. The stage set-up will be similar to the one on the Granaries in 2023, however, this time round another 2,000 seats will be made available for the public. André Rieu will perform in Malta between 29 and 30 August in Floriana 984. Common moorhen RAILS and crakes are birds of lake edges and reedbeds. Their colour palette is generally low-key – mostly blacks, greys and whites – which helps these secretive birds keep a low profile. Of the dozen or so spe- cies recorded in Malta, the common moorhen (M. gallozz iswed) is the one you'll most likely see, since this bird is a year-round resident breeding bird. Moorhens only began breeding regularly in the 1980s, in other words as soon as the restoration of the wetlands at Għadira and Is-Simar nature reserves took off. Several pairs now breed at each of these protected site, and every year young moorhens leave the na- ture reserves and disperse to other potential breeding locations, such as damp valleys with seasonal streams. But hunters invariably shoot these birds, so moorhens never succeed to establish new populations. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 24 AUGUST 2025 ALMANAC Victor Falzon, Mark Aron Tanti (photo)