At the beginning of September, Munkagårdsgymnasiet, had the pleasure of hosting the annual Linnaeus Days, welcoming 50 students from 50 different upper secondary schools across Sweden. The participants are studying the academic science programme, and many have little or no previous experience of agriculture or natural resource management.
During the days, the students got hands-on experience with activities related to agriculture, animal care and horticulture. They also went on a field trip along the coast and visited Getterön nature reserve, one of Northern Europe’s most renowned birdwatching sites.
The programme also included lectures on the theme “Food of the Future”, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing our food systems.
First organised in 1964, the Linnaeus Days take place at different locations across Sweden. The aim is to inspire young people with an interest in biology, introduce them to new knowledge and active researchers, and connect them with others who share their passion for the subject.
By hosting the Linnaeus Days, Munkagårdsgymnasiet hopes to spark curiosity about the green sector and encourage more young people to pursue further studies and careers in fields such as biology and agriculture.
As a farewell gift at the end of the week, each student received a small tree to plant at home. The trees are part of Munkagårdsgymnasiet’s agroforestry project, helping to spread the idea of growing trees as part of sustainable agricultural systems — and allowing the students to take a little piece of the Linneaus Days home with them!
(Text and pics by Munkagårdsgymnasiet)
