BZS 2024 report details work with students and environment
The Bermuda Zoological Society worked with almost 9,000 students last year.
The charity’s 2024 impact report stated that it helped to develop CedarBridge Academy’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum and led hands-on learning with 8,730 students from public, private and home schools across the island.
A statement said graphing and data interpretation skills of S1 students were improved, and 98 per cent of M2 students supported ocean conservation thanks to BZS education programmes.
The report said: “By implementing a student-centred approach that prioritises teaching students how to engage in scientific practices in authentic situations, we have ensured significant improvement in students’ understanding and long-term retention of knowledge.”
• Incorporate Stem and art with other subjects to promote creativity and problem-solving
• Develop projects that highlight real-world problems such as climate change and sustainable development
• Prepare students to work on sustainability projects
• Integrate ethical implications of artificial intelligence, technology and scientific discovery into Stem curricula
• Track student progress using analytics
The statement said that volunteers planted more than 1,000 red-and-black mangroves on Trunk Island, Hungry Bay and Riddell’s Bay last year.
It explained: “These restored ecosystems help stabilise shorelines, reduce erosion and create critical nursery habitats for young marine species like fish and crabs.
“These thriving mangrove ecosystems have also improved water quality by enhancing natural filtration, which in turn supports healthier surrounding seagrass beds.”
More than 2,700 mangrove propagules were raised in nurseries last year to continue this restoration.
The charity also advanced its micro-forest project, aimed at removing invasive plants and restoring Bermuda’s biodiversity.
The statement said: “With more than 3,250 corporate volunteer hours and 2,000-plus hours from dedicated weekend foresters, the community has played a vital role in this project.
“The BZS Micro Forest Project is not just restoring Bermuda’s natural heritage, it’s serving as a model for how science-led, community-driven restoration can create thriving, resilient environments.”
A total of $992,642 was raised for the charity, which also supports the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, through pledges and foundational, individual and corporate donations.
Visit bzs.bm/support/donate or send funds to HSBC account number 010 003432 001, with name reference, to donate to BZS.
• To read the full impact report, see Related Media
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