On August 13, ASEZ STAR, the Church of God Student Volunteer Group, organized a “Green World 1” event in 5600W 3500S Street of Hunter, West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah, U.S. The event focused on planting trees to address climate change caused by rising greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately 50 participants, including ASEZ STAR members, their parents, and West Valley City forest supervisors, joined the effort. West Valley Municipality supported the event by providing 15 saplings, gloves, and other necessary materials.
1. The Green World initiative is one of the four key activities led by ASEZ STAR, which also include Good Student, Good Neighbor, and Green School, focusing on promoting positive actions within families, schools, nature, and society. ASEZ STAR carries out activities such as tree planting and street cleanup in 175 countries around the world to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 14, “Life Below Water,” and No. 15, “Life on Land.”
Before planting the trees, participants cleaned the surrounding area and collected about 420 pounds of trash. They then dug the ground at regular intervals along the roadside to plant three types of saplings: linden trees, chokecherry trees, and elm trees. The saplings were secured with thin wires to stakes to ensure stability. They also planted trees in empty lots to add more life to the area.
Cassandra Todd, one of the members who participated in the tree-planting event, said, “I hope our efforts inspire more students to participate in volunteer activities and create a better environment.”