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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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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 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

Sri. Prajeesh Parameswaran, a senior scientist from the MSSRF speaks in the session.

The event fostered engaging interactions between the experts and the enthusiastic students, who were keen to learn more about mangrove preservation and its importance to the environment. The successful observance of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem at SDPYKPM High School in Edavanakkad was a testament to the power of collective action and the commitment of individuals to safeguarding our environment for generations to come.

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Grassroute participated in the Kerala State Biodiversity Congress 2023

Biodiversity Congress 2023
Kerala State Second Biodiversity Congress 2023

Grassroute participated in the Kerala State Biodiversity Congress held in Meenchanda, Kerala, where we exhibited mangrove saplings and posters of various mangrove and bamboo species found in Kerala. The congress was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who stressed the need for collective efforts to protect biodiversity and ensure the livelihood of the local population. The congress concluded on February 20, 2023.

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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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Grassroute joins hands with Transworld Group to observe the World Wetlands Day
Grassroute joins hands with Transworld Group to observe the World Wetlands Day

Planting 100 Mangrove saplings at Valappu beach, Vypeen Island in cooperation with Transworld Group. About 100 School students will also participate in the event. A warm welcome to all.

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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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The Mangrove exhibition attained massive attention.

Grassroute's Mangrove Stall at UC College Aluva
Grassroute's Mangrove Stall at UC College Aluva

Locally available Mangrove plants and Bamboo saplings were exhibited in the stall. Seeds of wild trees and bamboo plants were also there. Many students from schools and colleges and academic experts have visited the stall.

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Planting Mangrove Saplings 2nd Phase with Sustera Foundation

Planting Mangrove Saplings with Sustera
Sustera Foundation activists, team Grassroute and Rajagiri Outreach Students jointly plants Mangrove Saplings at Nayarambalam.

Sustera Foundation activists, team Grassroute and Rajagiri Outreach Students jointly planted Mangrove Saplings at two locations near to Natural Fish Ponds at Nayarambalam.