Tree Planting Day
Planting hope for the earth’s future
Planting hope for the earth’s future
Master Cheng Yen once proposed in 1990 that we should “use the hands that applaud to do recycling and environmental protection.” This teaching has been practised for many years in Perth’s environmental work. Tree planting is among the most representative activities: volunteers cooperate with the community, schools, and municipal departments so that each sapling may become future shade. On National Tree Day 2015, a large-scale planting was completed at Lake Claremont; on City of Perth Tree Planting Day 2024, the parent-child class joined again so children and parents could plant “love for the earth” into their own hands together. The greatest educational meaning of tree planting is that it cannot be rushed; it requires yearly commitment and patient care. When volunteers are willing to bend down for the long term, environmental restoration is no longer a slogan, but a visible accumulation over time.
Group photo — today 60 Tzu Chi volunteers attended and, working together with other groups, planted a total of 2,220 saplings.
Through tree-planting activities, the aim is to share the idea of doing our part for the earth and to remind everyone to care about the environment in which we live.
Little sister Zheng Kai-yi expressed her good mood that day in a tender child’s voice: “I planted 10 trees. I like planting trees. It can help the earth.” She also hoped everyone would come plant trees together.
Young volunteer Huang Zi-hao explained and demonstrated to his mother how to plant a tree, and he was not careless with any step.
Volunteers planting saplings
Volunteers planting saplings
Australian Clean Up Day and Tree Planting Day are major annual events at the Perth Liaison Office. These grounded outdoor activities are especially loved by young people and families with children. They are not only outings, but also rare opportunities for outdoor learning, allowing everyone to build beautiful environments and memories together through action.