On the Day of the Forest: children plant the future – one day before World Water Day

Planting broad­leaf trees together

On 21 March, World Forestry Day, something very special happens in the Harz: children and parents write the future together. Just one day before World Water Day, we all get stuck in together – with spades, broad­leaf saplings and hearts full of hope.

The non-profit organi­sa­tion Trinkwasserwald invites pupils from a primary school in the Harz and their families to a tree-planting event. Up to 50 adults and children can help us plant young broad­leaf trees that will provide not only shade, but life too: every broad­leaf tree planted promotes biodi­ver­sity, streng­thens humus forma­tion and the soil’s ability to absorb water – so that the rain can become our drinking water of tomorrow.

The seed of respon­si­bi­lity

Ahead of time, Trinkwasserwald e. V. will visit the school to talk with the pupils about the forests that are so important to us: we depend on their timber, on the habitat they provide for a variety of species, on the ground­water they generate, and on the CO₂ they bind. Only with the support of many can we create more mixed broad­leaf forests that are climate-resilient and rich in species. In this way, young and old help to create a society fit for the future.

One day before World Water Day – a sign for tomorrow

The fact that our action takes place exactly one day before World Water Day is no coinci­dence: mixed broad­leaf forest is the invisible water reser­voir that quietly and powerfully nourishes ground­water and springs. By replan­ting it where forest has died, we protect life itself – together with the children, because it is about their future.

Supported by donations – with heart

This action is only possible thanks to your donation. The tree-planting event is financed solely by donations – and every euro donated is used carefully to prepare the site, buy saplings, ensure protec­tion from wild animals, enable environ­mental educa­tion, and organise both the joint environ­mental protec­tion action and the tools needed for it. Because we are not just planting trees – we are creating habitats, places of learning and shared commit­ment – for you and your family.

Sign up. Join in planting.

A day in the forest – for genera­tions to come.
Can’t be there? Even then you can make a diffe­rence. With a donation, you enable children to plant trees – so the environ­mental protec­tion action in the Harz can be repeated next year for further school classes.

Regis­tra­tion:
Write to us an email and let us know how many people will be taking part in our tree-planting event in Zeller­feld. We will then send you all further infor­ma­tion, as well as the direc­tions and the schedule, after­wards.