On Tuesday, October 28th, a participatory workshop was held in the Santa María neighbourhood of Lorca, one of the city’s hillside districts, as part of the NatUR-W project. The event took place at the local neighbourhood association and brought together around twenty children, previously invited through their schools thanks to the outreach efforts led by the Municipality of Lorca. The Municipality of Lorca, a key partner in the project, also attended, showing strong support for this environmental education initiative.

Organized by Singular Green and NBSCLIMATE, the workshop included a short field visit to the area of the old water tanks—currently unused—where the project plans to implement a nature-based intervention to improve the local environment. During the visit, children collected natural materials which were later used to collaboratively build two insect hotels. These structures were installed in the area as pilot elements to encourage the return of beneficial insect species and support ecological regeneration.

Throughout the activity, the children learned about the biodiversity in their neighbourhood, with a special focus on pollinating insects and their role in urban ecosystems. Initially, some participants were hesitant, fearing they might have to handle bugs directly. However, the idea of building “homes” for insects quickly captured their interest, and they remained engaged and enthusiastic throughout the session.

The event also welcomed representatives from the local association El Gigante, strengthening ties between the project and the community. To close the afternoon, a small snack was offered, creating a relaxed space for reflection and informal exchange.

This action is part of NatUR-W’s broader efforts to promote urban biodiversity and foster citizen engagement in the transformation of public spaces. By involving children in hands-on activities, the project aims to cultivate environmental awareness and stewardship from an early age.