More than 200 visitors were welcomed to the British Ambassador’s residence in Luxembourg City on Thursday as part of a special biodiversity-themed event marking both LUGA Insect Week and World Environment Day. British Ambassador Joanne Olivier opened her garden to the public, offering guests the chance to explore the grounds and learn about urban biodiversity.
A key feature of the afternoon was a guided tour led by so-called ‘Eco-Agents’ from St George’s International School. The young ambassadors, aged 8 to 15, acted as tour guides, sharing their knowledge of the garden’s flora and fauna, including an insect hotel built by students in 2021. They also highlighted the school’s Climate Pledge and efforts to become a fairtrade school.
“It has been a real pleasure to open up this lovely urban space and share it with the public”, said Ambassador Olivier. “The St George’s Eco-Agents have been wonderful tour guides and I hope visitors will have picked up some useful information from them.”
The garden feature a rich mix of plants supporting insect life, including firethorn flowers, yellow loosestrife, pink wisteria, crocuses, rhododendrons, and roses. Seasonal additions such as snowdrops, cyclamen, and chocolate-scented flowers added further charm, with crocuses planted in solidarity with Ukraine.
