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Planting Hope: Grassroute and BSW Students Celebrate Christmas by Restoring Mangroves

Celebrating the inauguration of our mangrove planting initiative with Smt. Neethu Binod handing over saplings to the students
"Celebrating the inauguration of our mangrove planting initiative with Smt. Neethu Binod handing over saplings to the students, alongside esteemed guests including Ward Member Smt. C.C. Sijy, Grassroute President Sri. Sreeraj K.T., Vice President Sri. Merten Joseph, Treasurer Sri. Jose C. Vattathara, Rajagiri Outreach Coordinator Sri. Renjith, local social worker Sri. Dishi Kochuthara, and dedicated BSW students. Together, we are nurturing our coastal ecosystems!"

This Christmas, Team Grassroute and BSW students from Rajagiri School of Social Work took a unique approach to celebrate the festive season—by giving back to the environment. In a heartwarming initiative, volunteers and students came together to plant mangrove saplings along the Valiya Banarjee Canal in Nayarambalam, reinforcing their commitment to environmental sustainability. By restoring lost mangrove forests and creating awareness among coastal communities, this initiative not only enhances biodiversity but also strengthens the resilience of coastal areas against climate change.

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4,000 Reasons to Celebrate: Phase Two of Coastal Conservation Initiative moves into success.

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United for a Greener Future: Participants Celebrate the Success of the Coastal Conservation Initiative.

This ambitious project has been meticulously planned by Grassroute and is overseen by Rajagiri Outreach, with support from Ocean Network Express, a leading logistics company. The initiative has also garnered cooperation from Nayarambalam Gram Panchayat, various National Service Scheme (N.S.S.) units, and the Encon Club.

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Empowering Coastal Protection: Students Join Hands to Plant Coast Cottonwood Trees

Participants of Grassroute's coastal conservation initiative at Puthankadapuram, Nayarambalam, where students, local leaders, and organizers came together to plant Coast Cottonwood trees along the sand wall, strengthening coastal protection efforts.
Participants of Grassroute's coastal conservation initiative at Puthankadapuram, Nayarambalam, where students, local leaders, and organizers came together to plant Coast Cottonwood trees along the sand wall, strengthening coastal protection efforts.

This initiative not only strengthens our coastlines but also fosters a sense of environmental stewardship among the younger generation. By planting these trees, students are directly contributing to the protection of their community’s future, while also gaining invaluable knowledge about the importance of preserving our natural environment.

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Grassroute adds more green at the coastal zone of Nayarambalam

Planting Coast Cottonwood Stumps by Grassroute
Planting Coast Cottonwood Stumps at Nayaramblam Puthenkadappuram Beach by Grassroute volunteers

As a mangrove associate, the Coast Cottonwood plays a vital role in the ecosystem’s long-term health. Upon reaching maturity, these trees provide cooling shade and nourishing mulch, fostering the growth of true mangroves. This creates a flourishing habitat for various true mangrove plants.

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Grassroute Joins Forces with Rewild: Plant a Tree, Build a Legacy!

Rewild's Planting project.
Rewild's Planting project.

For Grassroute, planting trees with Rewild is more than just a one-time event; it’s an investment in the future. Imagine the joy of witnessing these saplings blossom into a thriving ecosystem that provides fresh fruit, fragrant herbs, and a haven for butterflies!

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Greening the Future: Grassroute’s Second Mangrove Planting Project Flourishes at BPCL Campus!

Grassroute volunteers are planting Mangrove saplings at the BPCL Campus
Mr. K.K. Reghuraj and Mr.Jose plants the Mangrove saplings at the BPCL's Sand Bank Island Jetty area.

This project was a follow-up to our previous efforts in November 2022, specifically within BPCL’s STF area, an essential component of the Kerala State Government’s mandated mangrove restoration initiative. Unlike our previous planting in the STF area, the conditions were optimal this time, giving us confidence in the survival of each sapling.

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Celebrating a Year of Mangrove Restoration: A Joint Effort with Sustera Foundation

Our mangrove saplings after one year of growth
Green Resurgence: Mangroves Flourish! After just one year, our planted saplings are flourishing, with a remarkable 90% success rate. A testament to the restoration efforts and the promise of coastal vitality

The collaborative effort between Sustera Foundation and Grassroute is just the beginning. The success of this mangrove restoration project is a testament to the power of dedicated individuals and organizations working together to make a positive impact on the environment.

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Celebrating World Wetlands Day with Planting Mangroves at Valappu Beach

World Wetlands Day celebrated.
Grassroute celebrated World Wetlands Day jointly with Transworld Group and Social Forestry Extension Division Ernakulam.

World Wetlands Day was marked by a planting project at Valappu Beach, organized by Grassroute. Mrs. Rasikala Priyaraj, the Panchayath President of Elamkunnappuzha, inaugurated the project and students from various schools participated with enthusiasm. The event was supported by Transworld and Social Forestry and emphasized the importance of wetlands for ecological balance and species survival. The planting project was a success and a demonstration of community involvement in creating a more sustainable future.

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BPCL adopts 100 mangrove saplings at the Puthuvype STF campus.

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Team Grassroute visit the BPCL site to check the feasibility for Mangrove planting.

The species we planted were Rhizophora mucronata which was taken from our own nursery. To avoid plastic, all the saplings were kept in bamboo pots. We had a lot of trouble digging the pits and planting the mangroves as the canal was filled with solid soil instead of mud. Therefore, it took more than two and a half hours to plant a hundred saplings.

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Grassroute Celebrates World Coconut Day with Mathrubhumi Seed

Grassroute on World Coconut Day
Saplings are handed over to Seed Students and teachers by SSV Sabha officials and Grassroute activists

Keralites use coconut as food, tender coconuts for water and toddy they drink, with the fronds they make mats and roofings, with the oil they cook and with the husk fibre they make ropes. But the thing is that coconut is declaining in Kerala. On World Coconut Day, we plant a few saplings.