Festivals are for joy and celebration. Unfortunately we have to celebrate such days to protect environment and nature. Whatever, we should never giveup and pay our tribute to nature. During the 3rd week of march three consecutive days of nature celebrated every year.
World Sparrow Day – 20 March
You might have observed there are several things missing from your childhood. One of them is cute little sparrow. This bird was nesting in our house and garden, but it is disappearing very fast since last 10 years. Adults don’t care about such birds, but kids have love in their hearts for these birds.
Every Year Vanashree Trust of Gandhinagar distributes sparrow house to eco clubs’ children and other nature lovers.
This year we have arranged more than 1000 nests & Water pot for them. It is very little effort, but you can also contribute your self in this act.
Here is how you can create sparrow house at your home.
21st march was World forestry day.
Forest Department organized rally of more than 200 school children. More than 700 students of schools and colleges participated in drawing, essay and speech competition. Forest Dept. appreciated them with 125 prizes.
Vanashree celebrated by pouring water to gandhinagar’s plants with help of its 20 members.
World Water Day – 22 March
United Nations proposed to celebrate world water day on 20 march. 2011 was themed on “Water for cities”. Urban area are the biggest consumer and waster of drinking water. Water on earth will never be empty, but it will become polluted and salty if we don’t use it properly.
Vanshree distributed handbills to 80 eco club members of St. Xavier’s School. They promised to visit at least 5 homes and aware them about water conservation. More than 1500 people will have idea about how to save water.