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Nature Notebook Climate Emotions to Climate Agency Workshop Friends of the Earth Malta invites you to join a free 2-hour workshop What is the Climate Emotions to Climate Agency Workshop? This workshop is specially designed for young people aged 16 to 30 who want to better understand and manage the complex emotions that arise when facing the climate crisis. Climate change is not just an environmental or political issue, it deeply affects our mental and emotional wellbeing. Many youths today experience emotions such as fear, anxiety, grief, anger, frustration, and even hopelessness when they think about the future of our planet. These feelings are natural but can feel overwhelm- ing without the right support. These workshops will be held in April 2026. Green idea of the week 1015 Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member Strawberry picking event Date: 8 April Location: St. Andrews Farm, Swieqi, Malta Join us for a fun and educational farm experience organised by Little Elephants Nursery in collaboration with St. Andrews Farm. This special event invites children and families to enjoy the outdoors while exploring nature through hands-on farm activities. Where history comes back to life Date: 8 April Location :Pjazza Vittorja, Naxxar, Malta This unique celebration is dedicated to showcasing Maltese heritage, with a particular focus on the rich folklore and traditions that have shaped Naxxar over the years. Foundation day concert Date: 12 April Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta Members of the Malta Youth Orchestra join forces with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra for this concert commemorating the founding of Malta's national orchestra. Bridging generations of musicians, this special event honours this orchestral tradition and celebrates the enduring spirit of musical collaboration in Malta. Songs Woven from the Silver Screen Date: 14 April Location: Our Lady Of Victories Chapel, South Street, Valletta, Malta Barocco Foundation presents Songs Woven from the Silver Screen. Guitarist Bernard Catania performs film themes, classics, and Latin works in a rich and evocative programme celebrating the versatility of the guitar. Bloom Festival Date: 17 April Location: Park Nazzjonali Ta' Qali, Malta Bloom Festival is a 3-day boutique celebration of music, culture and community at Ta' Qali National Park, Malta. Expect local & international artists across 4 unique stages, the Bass Grove powered by Mistical Sound System (Sicily), plus artisan markets, a dedicated wellness area and camping under the Mediterranean sun. Let's Bloom! Museums by Candlelight Birgu Date: 18-19 April Location: Birgu, Malta Heritage Malta, in collaboration with the Birgu Local Council, presents the return of Museums by Candlelight, transforming historic Birgu into a spectacular candlelit setting for one unforgettable evening. Grease The Musical Date: 24, 25, 26 April Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta Grease follows the story of two Rydell High senior students, Danny and Sandy. Sandy, a quintessential goody-two- shoe, and Danny, a bad boy with a soft heart, meet on a holiday and fall in love. However, it ends as all summer romances do, and both bid each other farewell at the end of the holiday. But surprise! Sandy turns up at Danny's school, and both find it difficult to revive what they had over the summer. Will their summer romance overcome the challenges of high school? Is this the love they've been waiting for? Popular Date: 24, 25, 26 April Location: Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta, Malta Step into a world where movement meets magic with Popular, a vibrant dance show designed for the whole family. Inspired by the playful spirit and charm of the iconic musical Wicked, this performance blends contemporary dance with a light, whimsical touch that captivates audiences of all ages. Springtime Festival Date: 24-26 April Location: Oak Tree Circle, Attard, Malta Join us at the Springtime Festival, a vibrant 3-day outdoor event. When spring is in full bloom, come with your family to enjoy the perfect mix of nature, creativity, great food, music, activities, entertainment, and fun for all ages! Zabbar Autofest 2026 Date: 15 May-17 May Location: Mercury Tower Plaza - Kottonera Promenade - Zabbar, Malta Get ready for one of Malta's most anticipated annual automotive celebrations! Zabbar Autofest 2026 brings together car enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a spectacular showcase of vehicles, entertainment, and purpose-driven fun. 1015. Jumping spider SPIDERS are generally feared, abhorred, swatted and sprayed into oblivion, and no amount of cute anecdotes will change most peo- ple's opinion. Pity, because they're such fascinating creatures and, like all living organisms, part of the intricate fabric of nature. All spiders produce silk but they don't all spin webs. Rather than wait patiently for a fly to career into a web, some spiders prefer to roam and actively hunt prey. The most familiar of these are the jump- ing spiders (M. brimb qabbież), so called as they often move about in small hops. They are familiar because we often see them on the walls of our homes patrolling for flies and mosquitoes, which they pounce on and rid us of – a free (and so often thankless) pest con- trol service. To pull off this trick, jumping spiders have relatively good eyesight, hence the four large front-facing eyes (they have four more). We know of about 20 species of jumping spiders in Malta so far, and all follow the same general life style. They're harmless to people too, so give that spraycan a break will you! Happy Easter. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 5 APRIL 2026 ALMANAC Victor Falzon https://foemalta.org/blog/youth-workshop-climate-emotions/