LUCENA CITY, Philippines — Kaya Natin! Youth – Lucena led a tree-planting initiative titled “Roots for Tomorrow: KN Kabataan in Action for a Greener Lucena” in Barangay Salinas, Lucena City, gathering youth and civic organizations in a unified effort to promote environmental sustainability.
The project aimed to plant 1,000 trees as part of a broader campaign to strengthen local climate action and encourage community participation in environmental protection. Volunteers from various schools, youth groups, and partner organizations took part in the activity, contributing to the city’s reforestation efforts.
Among the participating groups was the Rotaract Club of Lucena South, whose members joined the planting activities in support of environmental advocacy and community engagement. The club cited its alignment with Rotary’s environmental focus as a key motivation for participation.
Organizers said the initiative highlighted the importance of collective action in addressing climate concerns at the local level. Each tree planted symbolized a commitment to building a greener and more sustainable future for Lucena City.
The activity concluded with volunteers reaffirming their support for continued environmental programs and partnerships within the community.
