Earth Day Plantation Drive

EARTH DAY SPECIAL!

We have an obligation to take care of this world we all share. Let’s get inspired from the bunch of committed people who are working to restore our planet out of love and passion and not just obligation.

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Thanks to our volunteers that we have been regularly watering our saplings at Sainik Vihar and Earth Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the progress we’ve made. Thus, in the honour of Earth Day, we along with WanderOn planted 30 Amaltas saplings with the promise to ensure the growth of these new saplings battling Delhi’s scorching heat.

We also did our weekly ritual of watering the already existing saplings and also removed the weeds surrounding them. At last, we collected some dry leaves and used them for mulching of the saplings. Mulching provides essential nutrients to the plants and also retains moisture, thus helping them to survive heat.

A sapling becomes a tree not just by planting; it needs regular watering and maintenance. Let’s come together to help our green friends grow!!

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