Rotary Club of Patan Durbar Square organized a tree planting event on 20th July 2024 in Self Help Group for Cerebral Palsy, Dhapakhel. The main purpose was to complete the planting of 56 saplings as a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that need our attention, including human overpopulation, global warming, pollution, and conservation.
The tree planting program started around 10:00 a.m. The Rotarians from Rotary club of Patan Durbar Square with their spouses and children, staffs from Self Help Group for Cerebral Palsy and BRS Neupane & Co. actively participated and planted around 56 saplings in and around the organization. Various types of tree saplings, like Avocado, Pomelo, Koiralo, Cypress wood (Dhupi), Chiuri, Takki and different types of seasonal flowers were planted.
During plantation program there was a healthy discussion about need of tree plantation, which included subjects like how human beings get ample oxygen because of trees and how cutting down trees mercilessly has impacted the environment adversely.
Tree plantation program was completed with delicious breakfast at the end.