Planting trees help fight climate change and supports local communities. My aim was to plant 100 tree saplings from seeds. In this experience, I\u00c2\u00a0 used plastic glass, small stones, compost, and seeds.\u00c2\u00a0 I grew Tamarind, lemon, and moringa sapling. After the plant grew I donated them. I donated them near our school in Kunkuni village. This CAS experience includes Activity and Service. Doing gardening is my hobby and during my free time, I always enjoy spending time with nature and observing it grow. I am interested to grow trees and show respect and love for nature. The issue I was focusing on was climate change and global warming. I successfully accomplished my goal and planted 100 tree saplings.<\/p>\n
LO 1:Identify own strengths and develop area for growth<\/strong><\/p>\n In planting, we need lots of patience. And I have developed my tolerance in this CAS experience. Because I have failed many times. I started planting in September and between I tried to plant trees to 4-5 times. Sometimes the seeds were not right, sometimes after growing they died, and sometimes the soil and weather were not proper. But I have learned many things. My weakness would be not able to decide correct seeds for planting. I think I was not a good decision maker but I developed it. I feel satisfied that I am aware of my strength and weaknesses.<\/p>\n LO 2:Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process<\/strong><\/p>\n The most challenging was being dedicated because I was successful after planting for 5 months. At one point of time, I should quit but consistency is key to success. I overcome this challenge because of my interest in gardening. It wasn’t the first time for me to plant since I was a kid I loved to do gardening. I feel proud of myself that I took this challenge and accomplished it.<\/p>\n LO 3:Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience<\/strong><\/p>\n I organize myself by planning before. The first thing to do was decide which seeds to grow cording to the season. Then I had to research the seed’s germination times and know about them. Then I soaked the seeds overnight and the next day planted them in the soil mix. The soil mix contained cocopeat, vermicompost, and garden soil. During the growing period, I kept them on the balcony where a sufficient amount of sunlight was given to grow. I watered them every two days. I am usually an organized person who always plans things before.<\/p>\n LO 4:Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n Growing trees isn’t just planting them in soil its also hope. After planting them every day I woke with the hope that today the seeds I planted would germinate and come out from seed. I failed many times but stayed consistent.<\/p>\n LO 5:Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively<\/strong><\/p>\n After the plants has grown and were ready to plant a seed it was time to donate them. So I need to find a place to plant them. I took help from my father and thought to donate them to the village near my school. Before giving plants to villagers I had to talk with gam sarpanch(village head) and take permission. Sarpanch was really kind and helped us to communicate with villagers. I saw they were so happy and excited to get tree plants. The plant I donated is moringa which grows fast and has many health benefits. Working and communicating with others is not generally for me because I am quite an introverted person. But it was easy because Sarpanch helped us.<\/p>\n LO 6:Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance<\/strong><\/p>\n The issue I was focusing on was climate change and global warming. This CAS experience was aligned with SDG 13-Climate change and SDG 14- Life on Land. Awareness of global issues can help us improve as a society. As I am aware I feel I want to change and help solve climate change through small steps.<\/p>\n While doing this CAS experience I learned that tree planting is not only for\u00c2\u00a0environmental\u00c2\u00a0benefits\u00c2\u00a0but also for surrounding land use and community engagement. I learned tree plantation\u00c2\u00a0is not only planting the seed but a long process of taking permissions and making a plan.<\/p>\n Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n