This Friday, the courtyard of Primary School Kralj Petar I became a space for learning, planting, and connecting through another ecological initiative organized by Discover Serbia, with strong support from Microsoft. As part of the joint mission to raise ecological awareness among young people, 70 lavender seedlings were planted, the soil was enriched with new earth, and children had the opportunity to get involved, learn, and contribute. Microsoft volunteers, through their participation, further reinforced the message that when communities and companies unite, changes are created that are remembered and grow, just like the plants we planted that day.
Forestry engineers from the Discover Serbia team also added special value to the initiative, who expertly guided the planting and educated those present on proper plant care.

The school’s students enthusiastically participated in planting, transporting soil, watering lavender, and learning how to care for plants. Through conversation and play, we talked about why lavender is special – not only because it enriches the space with its scent and appearance, but also because it has beneficial properties, attracts bees, and is easy to maintain. Participants learned the basic parts of the plant and their functions, and their curiosity, attention, and hard work showed how great little ecologists children can be when given the opportunity.

We thank all employees of Kralj Petar I School for their support and openness to such initiatives. Microsoft has repeatedly proven to be a true ally in the fight for nature conservation, through a series of joint actions with Discover Serbia. Their dedication and readiness to contribute concretely leave a strong impression and make a difference.

We look forward to new plantings that await us together – because with partners like them, every action has a deeper meaning and greater reach.
We hope this example will inspire other companies to actively get involved and contribute to a greener, more beautiful, and ecologically conscious future.