Wood will play a prominent role in our future and it is our duty to teach the younger generation how to responsibly use wood. Dr. Yang Ping instructed interactive classes with a series of experiments to show the advantages of wood to the children. They learned about wood through their senses of smell, touch and hearing. After class, an "I Love Tree' drawing activity and wooden toys from China provided much fun and entertainment. These hands-on experiments inspired creativity and a love for wood, a sense of respect and responsibility towards wood, forest and nature.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania, China, Turkey, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.