Free flower bulbs for schools

Primary schools can now start registering to receive a free flower bulb kit from iBulb's Bulbs4Kids.

11 April 2023

Credit: Anthos

Bulbs4Kids is an international campaign meant to acquaint children in primary schools with the world of nature by means of hands-on activities that are also fun.

There are 2,100 kits available, 300 of which are for English primary schools. The Netherlands, Germany, Canada, France and Sweden, so that children can discover flower bulbs together with their classmates. See: bulbs4kids.com


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