PENCINTA
ALAM JUNE 2017
GREEN
LIVING SIG ACTIVITY REPORT
EARTH
DAY AT THE MNS UCF
By
Wong Ee Lynn
The
gloomy drizzle that we woke up to on the morning of Earth Day (22nd April 2017) failed to deter
close to 40 dedicated volunteers from showing up at the Malaysian Nature
Society Urban Community Forest (UCF) to assist in the trail and nursery cleanup
organised by Green Living SIG.
Volunteers
consisting of MNS members, members of the public, members of expat community
InterNations and staff of biodegradable medical examination glove manufacturer
Cranberry (M) Sdn Bhd worked together to clean up the UCF / Federal Hill trail
and nursery, the UCF stream and the areas surrounding the MNS headquarters’
entrance. This completed, they also mulched the UCF compost pile and weeded the
nursery and vegetable patch.
A
refreshment break was provided once these tasks have been completed, and each
volunteer was given a reusable cloth tote bag as a token of appreciation. The
generous volunteers also brought electronic waste for recycling and pre-loved
clothes, toys and books for Green Living’s ongoing projects with other
organisations assisting the homeless and urban poor communities in Kuala
Lumpur. Several kind volunteers also helped to sort through and pack the
donations for easy transportation, while others contributed refreshments.
A
Photo Scavenger Hunt was held to end the event on a high note. Volunteers were
given a list of items to look for and photograph, including something that
propagates through spores, an edible plant, something that has no use in nature
(clue: it’s manmade!), and a ‘wefie’ with another volunteer that they have not
met prior to this event.
Prizes
were given out to the winners and volunteers were duly thanked for their
contributions. Green Living would like to thank all the volunteers who
participated and we hope to see you at future events.
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