Zong, a geography student, and Green Volunteer exemplifies the countless young lives Grant has influenced through his school outreach programs. After a volunteering stint initiated by the university program, Zong embarked on a life-altering journey, planting hundreds of trees in Thailand under Grant’s guidance. Recognizing the manifold benefits of trees, from providing shade to absorbing carbon dioxide and fostering biodiversity, Zong’s commitment to volunteering and giving back was solidified. He believes in returning to the earth and its people, viewing our planet as home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Volunteers: A Force of Nature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The combined efforts of Carlyn, Shaun, Zong, and numerous others have transformed the Green Volunteers into a formidable force. What started with approximately 50 members has since grown to encompass thousands of volunteers who have traversed Singapore, revitalizing parks, preserving mangroves, and instilling ecological awareness in over 50 schools. Their impact extends beyond the nation’s borders, with environmental projects spanning Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, and many other locales.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pasir Ris: A Blossoming Eden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Pasir Ris, the site of the butterfly garden, Grant and the Green Volunteers have turned barren landscapes into lush Edens. Thousands of plant species now flourish, attracting a multitude of wildlife, from butterflies, dragonflies, and stingless bees to jungle fowl, monitor lizards, hawks, waterhens, and terrapins. An innovative “bug hotel” constructed from fallen tree trunks further contributes to biodiversity, offering sanctuary to insect pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Reward Beyond Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Though Grant’s environmental efforts earned him national recognition at the 2022 President\u2019s Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards, his greatest reward lies in witnessing nature thrive for future generations. His motivation is not for himself, but for his granddaughter and the countless generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Continued Call to Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While much has been accomplished by these ecological champions, biodiversity still requires nurturing, and trees demand planting. This task is especially crucial as the world grapples with the ravaging effects of climate change. Each act of planting, nurturing, and caring for our environment holds immeasurable value, contributing to the oxygen we breathe and the preservation of our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A Beacon of Hope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Green Volunteers remind us that we can all be beacons of hope, regardless of size. The magnitude of our impact depends solely on the brightness of our collective light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planting Seeds of Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caring for the environment is an enduring commitment, and it is never too late to embark on this journey. Every seed planted today forms the foundation of a thriving forest tomorrow. The Green Volunteers extend an open invitation to anyone eager to lend a hand, restore mangroves, learn environmental stewardship, plant trees, and contribute to the protection of our precious planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grant Pereira, often referred to as the “godfather” of conservation in Singapore, proudly declares himself the National Parks Board’s most seasoned volunteer. His remarkable journey of environmental stewardship spans over half a century, and at the heart of it lies an unwavering passion for planting trees and nurturing the land. Even in his seventies, Grant’s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":14192,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[92],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n