Maria Eduarda Freitas is a biologist collaborating with UFABC in activities related to biodiversity monitoring, environmental education and citizen science. She served as an instructor during our Field Workshop on Pollinator Monitoring and Citizen Science, supporting both the theoretical explanations and the practical field component.
Her participation strengthens the connection between academic knowledge and community learning within the Ilha do Mel Nativo project. By helping translate university-led research into accessible guidance, she contributes to environmental awareness and to the conservation efforts carried out in Pontal do Sul and along the coastal Atlantic Forest.