When I was in high school I was a member of Save Mother Earth Movement (SMEM), a semi- academic organization lead by the college students of Notre Dame of Marbel University, Korondal City. I didn't realize how serious climate change back then until today that I'm already working here in Koronadal City where I experience the flood when heavy rain falls and then I had the so-this-is-how-it-feels-to-live-in-the-flood-prone-area statement.
Five years ago, a resolution creating The Tree Growing Festival in Korondal City was made to promote reforestation in the high lands of Koronadal.This is a non-working local holiday encouraging every institution in Koronadal City to participate.
Now that I'm already an adult, I practice what I learned from my high school days. Despite the mosquito bites I might get from the mountains where we plant, I still volunteer to help save the ecosystem.
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| Woke up early at 4am to prepare for a 6am jump off. I went to the clinic and drink coffee with this happy and excited gals before going to the round ball where opening ceremony is held annually. |
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| LGU employees assigned to guide us in our area. |
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| Most of us didn't eat breakfast since we have to wake up too early hence this lady bought some puto para panlamang tiyan. |
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At around 6:30 am, participants were off to their respective areas to plant trees. These are college students trying to fit in the truck.
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