On Nov. 6, teachers and students of Nazareth Academy, Mokama, were privileged and honored to be part of a tree-planting drive. The goal was to plant 5,000 trees on the bank of the Ganges River. A bus was sent to pick up the staff and students. About 60 students and teachers joined planting tree saplings of all kinds.
Due to the pandemic, the school invited only a limited number of students. The saplings were planted using a modern scientific technique to create a forest on the Ganges river bank, strengthening the barrier for the river in the future.
This part of Bihar has no forest as it is the Gangetic Plain. Hence the students have no idea what a forest really is. They were pleased to be instrumental in creating a future forest in Mokama, especially on the bank of the Holy River Ganga. It could be a coming attraction for all those who visit here and live in Mokama.
The commandant, Praveen Sharma, addressed the group and urged them to be responsible citizens of a bright and new clean India. We were then treated to a high tea party. He thanked the team for the contribution to making the campaign successful.
Enlightened and happy, everyone returned home, carrying in our hearts the Ganges’ serene flowing waters, the cool breeze, the contact with the soil, and handling of every tree sapling with tender love and care. Truly nature heals us.
Sister Anila Monippallikalayil
The Earth must be singing psalms of joy and thanksgiving! Thanks be for you!
This effort and accomplishment makes me happy and hopeful! Thanks to all and blessings!
This was someone’s excellent idea, and a magnificent accomplishment by the students. May such efforts continue to spread! Congratulations to all involved.
What wonderful work, continuing the mission to care for Earth. This is a legacy these students will remember and hopefully see the rest of their lives.
Congratulations on this project – significant for the earth, participants, and future generations. There is an upcoming SCNA conference with an environmental focus. Perhaps we can find a way to highlight this project during the weekend.
Thank you!
How wonderful!. Lasting systemic change. Teaching the staff and students to be co-creators, you have created more oxytocin in many. Blessings on your futuristic endeavors.
Absolutely wonderful!
Thank you!
Sr. Luke
You have given 5000 gifts to our earth!
Thank you so much!
A thousand trees in full bloom someday – a dream come true, is exciting to think about! Thank you for sharing this great venture.
May Ganga Mata protect the efforts to care for Mother Earth. It is really true that those living on the Bihar flat land do not know the beauty of a forest.
What a special way to care for the earth and honor India’s holy Ganges River!
Great work. Blessings