Green Revolution

Dear Friends,
A big hi to all of you! Our second YLTP (youth leadership program), is in full swing at the Swami Vivekananda Ashram in Yeoor hills. And there is a lot of buzz happening. Participants are riding high on energy and are thoroughly enjoying the course. We will provide you with more updates once the program is over. But now it’s time to go green. Yes guys, we have taken the lead in doing some massive tree plantation around the periphery of Yeoor hills, with help and support from Hariyali, a Thane based NGO that espouses environmental concerns. You too can be a part of this initiative and contribute your bit in upgrading the environment and reducing the global warming in particular. It is a very enthralling experience and before the monsoon sets in, here’s what you can do with your family and friends to improve the greenery at the desired site.

GO GREEN AGENDA OF NEW AGE DYNAMOS
On Saturday, May 29th, there will be seed collection and training in seed sowing. Training at site shall be given by Hariyali.
For YLTP group:
Venue: Yeoor Hills Gate, Thane  Time: 8:00 am-12:00 am (Reporting: 7:45 am)
For non-YLTP group:
Venue: Nature Center, Tikujini Wadi, Thane  Time: 7:00 am - 9:30 am (Reporting 6:45 am)

Participants would be required to arrange for their drinking water and refreshments and an extra carry bag. Members are advised to wear sports shoes and caps.

Those who want to know more about it can contact
Dinesh Prabhu: 9821172655 / Manish Patil: 9322596283 
Seeds sowing / planting program around the periphery of Yeoor hills will be during some of the weekends starting from later part of June till the end of monsoon. The dates for planting would be announced later.


FACTS ABOUT TREES THAT WILL SET YOU THINKING!

• Planting 30 trees each year offsets greenhouse gases from your car and home. 
• Three trees located strategically around your house can cut air conditioning bills in half.
• On a larger scale, the cooling effects of trees can save millions of energy dollars. Trees create buffers to reduce noise.
• Trees provide green scenery that has been shown to speed up patient recovery in   hospitals and reduce stress. 
• One acre of trees removes up to 2.6 tons of carbon dioxide each year. 

The highlight of this event is that youths from the slums areas who underwent our first YLTP have volunteered to join our Go Green campaign. This is their first meaningful contribution to society after YLTP. We wish them good luck. 
God bless!
Indrani Sarkar