Visit to Kollakal Thapovanam: Bhoomithrasena
The Bhoomithrasena Club organized a video screening commemorating World Rainforest Day 2023. The video showcased the incredible journey of three generations of women who transformed their backyard into a thriving forest ecosystem under the stewardship of Kollakkayil Devaki Amma. She began to grow a forest in her backyard garden in a place called Muthukulam, in the Alappuzha district after a car crash prevented her from farming. The forest now covers 4.5 acres and has over 3,000 trees. She has received several awards for her work, including the Nari Shakti Puraskar. By sharing the story of Devaki Amma, her daughter and her granddaughter, the event aimed to educate and inspire students on the small but pertinent roles that they can play in environmental conservation and forestation. Through this event, the Bhoomithrasena Club successfully fostered a sense of responsibility and appreciation for the environment among the students, encouraging them to become active participants in preserving our planet's rainforests. The session concluded with an engaging exercise, during which the club members reflected on the changes they aimed to make in their personal lives for a sustainable future. It was heartening to witness the students' enthusiasm as they enthusiastically jotted down their resolutions to reduce plastic waste, minimize plastic usage, and eliminate rainforest-derived materials from their daily lives. Their strong commitment to embracing sustainable practices showcased their dedication to protecting the environment and preserving the invaluable rainforests. The students' proactive approach and their willingness to take responsibility for creating a more sustainable future was truly inspirational.

