#worldenvironmentday2023 rally call

Happy Earth Day 2023. We want to thank all our lovely volunteers who step away from their comfort zone to do something selfless and truly necessary. #plantafkntree We expect to see you back in action when planting season starts in about 2 months. #earthday

You can see a 100-year-old baobab in Mumbai. Just head to CSMVS. These trees can grow up to 5000 years old, so chances are, it’ll be here for when we reach nearby planets or even stars.

If you know, you know. #plantafkntree

Less Noise. More Joys. A request from us at PAFT 💚 #diwali #india #festival #happydiwali #love #diwaligifts #diwalidecorations #diwalidecor #instagram #diwalivibes #bhfyp #fashion #instagood #homedecor #mumbai #photography #festiveseason #art #deepavali #indianfestival #navratri #festivevibes #celebration #diya #diwalihampers #diwalicelebration #rangoli #indian #handmade #festive

Walking on the root-floors of a Colombian forest-reserve… #nature #landscape #forest #naturephotography #photography #travel #naturelovers #tree #love #photooftheday #green #outdoors #adventure #hiking #beautiful #sky #art #sunset #autumn #woods #mountains #tree_brilliance #instagood #clouds #sun #winter #treescape #explore #naturelover #spring

Donating trees is fulfilling (and tiring 🥹) work

We’re celebrating turning 1 by planting more trees. This time around we are planting fruit saplings that will grow to not only potentially offset hundreds of tons of carbon but also provide local farmers a much-needed secondary source of income. DM or WhatsApp if you want to know more.

How did PaFT celebrate turning 1? We walked across a waterfall 🙃🦭

We turn 1 year old today :) and here is how we celebrated. Thank you to our generous donors. You guys are the best. We planted 50 today - and we have funds to plant about 300 more.

(Edit - The plantation on the 3rd has been moved to the 10th owing to festival-related labour shortage. Inconvenience regretted) We turn 1 year old on the 10th of September. And we’re celebrating by planting 365 trees. If you would like to come out and help us, DM or WhatsApp the number mentioned in the pic. #PaFTis1

#carbonoffset for #bigfatindianwedding - now that’s a green idea 🌲🌳🌲🌳

We planted/donated 100 trees in and around Zen County in Khopoli as an effort to offset anticipated carbon footprint for an upcoming wedding. It is our sincere hope that all future #bigindianwedding events offset too. If you would like to plant or donate, DM. PS - While this was one of our most challenging plantations owing to the HUGE size of the saplings/mudballs, it was also incredibly picturesque, with views of rivers and waterfalls. Also, the kids who came to plant were so cute ❤️ Wishing @fat.bottomedgirl and @psychiatricks101 the best for their big day.

She was just cycling around, giving people saplings. She’s definitely our #PafTerOfTheMonth

A tree with haikus for leaves - while this might not the be most aesthetic thing we’ve seen, we find the underlying message interesting - “a tree can’t fight back / so leaf it the fk alone / and root for forests”

Another reason how trees truly enrich our lives 🍺

If you were under the impression that seeds looked a certain way - you stand corrected. Let us take the liberty, to take you through some of the many different types of seeds we came across at our 'seed hunt' this Saturday. Yep, they are all seeds. 🌱 Let us know in the comments, if you can identify any of these seeds! 🌳❤ . #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #seeds #tech #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

Plastic, rubble, rubber and other garbage can stifle and even stop trees from living a healthy and full life. We need volunteers to come keep our tree-sures clean.🌳🌳🌳 DM if you want to volunteer for the Mumbai/Thane clean-ups. 🌳❤ #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #cleanup #planttrees #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

To celebrate Valentine's Day, we decided to head to Yeoor - our most frequent plantation spot and conduct a small clothes drive for the locals who live out there and help us with their love and experience in planting! We absolut-tree tree-sure them! We would like to thank our favourite @hernameissanjana @ayushsharmafitness and @farzadwadia for their donations and support! 🌳🌳 Happy Valentine's! 🌳❤ #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #valentines #love #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

We miss our tree babies, come plant a tree with us soon! 🌳💌 #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #Google #tech #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

Human beings can’t help but have an impact on the environment. Do we think about this impact as much as we should? We request everyone reading to think of the consequences of simple acts like buying drinks in plastic bottles often, wasting electricity and food and even something as seemingly trivial as consuming imported groceries and fast fashion. Post your thoughts on how you reduce your carbon footprint so others can learn from your practices. We’re in this together.

We miss our precious tree-babies. But we got to stay safe so we can get back and plant a thousand more. You guys - please be safe and take care of each other.

🌳🌳PaFT-er of the month : December - Zoru Bathena🌳🌳 For those of you who might not already know of his tireless commitment to Mumbai’s trees and environment, Zoru regularly locks horns with the government to oppose their anti-green laws and rulings, and his work has resulted in the safety of thousands of trees. When Zoru heard that we were donated a crazy amount of compost, but we were struggling to transport it and help our plant babies - he lent us a helping hand and saved us lot of travelling and in turn, prevented a considerable amount of carbon foootprint. We are tree-ly happy to have worked with him and it goes without saying that PaFT is grateful to have mentors like Zoru to advice and guide us! ✨🌳

If you see anyone trying to cut a tree, ask them for the paperwork. Our cities need trees more than they need real-estate right now. We need to stand up for every single tree in our cities.

We tree-sure you guys and we tree-sure what we do! 🌳 ❤ #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #reelstagram #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #Google #tech #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

You know how you need to treat yourselves everyone once in a while? Well - today we decided to treat our trees in Yeoor to some amazing compost. Rajeshwari from @futurerecyclersfoundation and @zoru_bhathena - thank you for your contributions. (Also feat. @thumsupofficial and @balajiwafers and all the other plastic-generating machines that are omnipresent in our forests. Disgusting)

Meeting point: Patonepada Bus Stop, Yeoor Time: 9:30 a.m. -Participation is free, get your friends along!! -Masks compulsory. -Please carry water, food, mosquito repellant & arrange your own transport. -Parking at owner's risk. Yeoor might charge an entry fee. Please carry cash for the same. -Dress for trekking. -No Drugs, No Alcohol, NO LITTERING.

🌳 PaFT-er of the month! 🌳 Sandeep might appear as someone incapable of digging 4 holes in less than 20 mins, but trust us when we say this - he CAN dig 4 holes in less than 20 minutes! A Fashion Design graduate, Sandeep has been volunteering with us since the beginning and we miss him when he misses our plantation drives! Congratulations, Sandeep!❤🌳 #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #Google #tech #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

On Children's Day, we decided to go distribute some chocolates and clothes (donated by @peppervvitch and @cha.loni_ )amongst the villagers in Yeoor - these are the people who see us, and help us almost every week, when we come for our plantation drives! 🌳❤ Happy Children's Day, from all of us at PaFT! ❤🌳 #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #reelstagram #reelitfeelit #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

While running a feasibility study on the rescue of a fallen tree with @sanjiv.valsan we stumbled upon The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. Watch that last video. DM if you geddit 🐬 Also, upon consulting with a horticulturist, it seems this particular fallen tree might be very special indeed. We’ll get back on our suspicions once they’re confirmed 🌲

We make sure each of the babies are planted perfectly, and with love! 🌳❤ #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #reelstagram #reelitfeelit #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

Stay tuned for our next plantation deets! ☀️🌳❤ P.S. Bless the sun for all the aesthetic shots we'll get of you planting! ☀️☀️☀️ #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #reelstagram #reelitfeelit #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

🌳PaFT-er of the month! 🌳 When Raghubir found out that a tree needed rescuing, he reached for his cheque book faster than he reaches for those running shoes. One of India’s most successful lawyers, he loves nature almost as much as he loves to run. And that is why he is our PaFTer of the Month. Thanks Gop. We tree-sure you! 🌳❤

💦🌳🥰 #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #reelstagram #reelitfeelit #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

Mulch 🍃 Mulch is any material that is spread or laid over the surface of the soil as a covering. Here's why you should use Mulch! 🌿 Mulch is used to retain moisture in the soil. 🌱It suppress weeds. 🌵It keep the soil cool in the torrid Indian summer. 🌳Organic mulches also help improve the soil’s structure, drainage, and nutrient-holding capacity as they decompose. And, for numerous other reasons. At PaFT, we ❤ mulching!

Yesterday (Oct 24) was Global Climate Action Day, so we decided to get our hands dirty. We…. …got @themerakiwoman to plant her first tree. … field-tested our brand new water-wheel. … had a blooper moment with the post-planting photoshoot. … found a perfectly 💚 shaped leaf. A pretty productive Sunday morning, right? We’d love to hear what you have done recently for the environment. Feel free to spam comments. #globalclimateactionday #plant #tree #greenmumbai

24th Oct, sunday. Meeting point: Shree Ayyappa Mandir Time: 9:30 a.m. -Participation is free, get your friends along!! -We will provide saplings and digging tools! -Masks compulsory. -Please carry water, food, mosquito repellant & arrange your own transport. -Parking at owner's risk. -No Drugs, No Alcohol, NO LITTERING. Can't wait to meet you! 🌳❤

We’re going to rescue this beautiful fallen copper-pod in Mulund. The cost of the crane is high as the plot it is on is completely fenced and needs a crane with a 50feet+ boom. The crane, chainsaw and manual labour involved will exceed Rs. 25,000. However, she’s so worth it. She’s had a rough few months, but we can make her all good soon… We want to come up with a really nice name for her. Here’s where YOU come in. Suggest names in the comments you guys. We’ll choose the nicest one soon. 🌲🌧🌳🍃💚 #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #Google #tech #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

Why do we resonate so deeply with trees? Is it their enduring presence, despite the chaos going on around them? Is it their ability to bring life? Or, is it the fact that our very survival is intricately intertwined with them? 🌱 At Plant A Fkn Tree, it's no secret that we are mad about trees, but, in just a couple of weeks, we got over 35+ people to plant their first tree with us! 🌿 We tree-sure you guys! 🌳❤ #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #reelstagram #reelitfeelit #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

We thought the star of today’s plantation would be our first Peepal. But turns out, it was the story of the 2 imli saplings. When we sourced the imli babies, they were growing together in the same pot. While planning, we had mapped to have them in 2 separate sites, but when we finished planting the first one and turned to the second, we found the sapling almost reaching out and leaning towards the other. It almost looked like they were trying to have one last hug. Now we might be acting whimsical here, but we just decided to let them grow near each other and planted them a few metres apart. These 2 imli 🌳 s obviously can’t live without each other. 💚

🌱Google Maps Now Provide Geographical Carbon Footprint Projections - 🌿Google has launched a new online tool called Environmental Insights Explorer and it is here to assist drivers using Google maps with lowest carbon emissions while comparing routes with similar estimated travel times. If used as planned, it could save 1 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year. You should definitely start using it, or start doing your bit by planting a fkn tree! 🌳❤ 🍄 In frame our tree-fic volunteer from @rotaractclubofbombaybayview #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel #Google #tech #sustainable #naturegram #naturephotos #sustainabilitymatters #trees

This Diwali, plant a tree instead. Reach out to us to find out how.

Yeah - we see snakes almost every week 🐍 It’s a good sign. It means we still have our wildlife intact. And they leave us alone… as long as we return the favour. We see some pretty interesting things when we go on site visits. Site visits are important to understand the number and type of trees needed for plantation. Our team also checks on possible sanitation and safety hazards and plans for any eventuality. At @plantafkntree , our job is to make your tree-planting experience as close to perfect as possible. Reach out to us to plant a tree. 🌳

Our 🌟 volunteer, Medha Gupta planted her first tree with us and also helped us tie colour coded ribbons around our baby plants!! 🌱 Light Green ribbons denote plants that need more care.. 🌳 Darker Green ribbons denote plants that are perfectly healthy! Let us know if you spot some of our plants in and around Mumbai, with these ribbons! 🍃

Have you ever planted a tree? 🌳 The pics you see here are of people planting a tree for the first time. At @plantafkntree , we get most excited about our first-timers. 🤩Because it’s not just about planting hundreds of trees. It’s about activating hundreds of people to plant them. 🗣 We need thousands of tree-virgins to get their hands dirty and plant a hundred thousand trees. But it all starts with that one sapling…that one person who says I want to make a difference. It starts with YOU!

🌳PaFT-er of the month announcement!🌳 The PaFT-er of the month for September is a person who has more than just planted a tree with us. It’s someone who has taught us so much about conservation and environmental activism, we can’t help but be in awe of his knowledge and passion for trees. Sanjiv Valsan is a known name in Mumbai’s environment-protection circles. His work in restoring fallen trees, enriching the lives of the indigenous people of SGNP and his activism against the landgrab in Aarey are all the things that make him a favourite. We were lucky enough to spend some time with him learning how to clean and mulch the soil for saplings and we have taken these learnings and used them with much success for our plantings as well. Sanjiv V - you da man! Keep rocking those gumboots.🌳❤🍄 #paft #plantafkntree #trees

Did you know that trees can actually make you happier?!!! 🌱❤ That's rightt, studies show that greener areas have happier, healthier people. Plants and trees can be helpful in a number of settings, and have been known to - 🌳 Lower blood pressure (systolic) 🌳 Generate positive reactions 🌳 Increase attentiveness 🌳 Improve attendance and productivity 🌳 Lower anxiety and generate overall physical well being! And ofcourse, happy volunteers are our favoutrees! 🌳❤ #naturestuff #planttrees #plantafkntree #paft #environment #savetrees #trees #aesthetic

Today is Global Day For Climate Action, a movement started by @fridaysforfuture Here’s what we were up to. Connect with us @plantafkntree if you too would like to plant a tree. #globaldayforclimateaction #fridaysforfuture

We are collaborating with @rotaryclubbombaybayview for this week's plantation drive. Can't wait to meet all of you! 🌳❤ Meeting point: Patonepada Bus Stop, Yeoor Time: 9:30 a.m. -Participation is free, get your friends along!! -We will provide saplings and digging tools! -Masks compulsory. -Please carry water, food, mosquito repellant & arrange your own transport. -Parking at owner's risk. Yeoor might charge an entry fee. Please carry cash for the same. -Dress for rain and trekking. -No Drugs, No Alcohol, NO LITTERING.

Our trusty PaFT-Mobile 🚙 is always doing what it can for the environment too 🍃 . Other than transporting volunteers to and from plantations, it also doubles up as a goods-carrier, carrying precious saplings from donors all over Mumbai and Thane. In the process, several spiders, ants and (we suspect) even a centipede has made this their home. 🕷 🐜 🐛 These particular 🐍 🫁 s are a gift from Parivartan 360 (Anushakti Nagar). If you would like us to collect or plant saplings in your societies/schools/colleges please let us know. TO THE PAFTMOBILE 💚

🌿Alocasia plants, commonly known as 'Elephant Ear', is one of our favourite plants ever! Here's why - 💦 they are hydrophobic (they repel water), that means aesthetic photos for us! ;) 🍃Come along with us for our plantation drives to encounter such beauts! 📸 @rohanshetty29 #nature #plants #plantafkntree #sustainability #paft #forestlove #alocasia #planttrees #climatechange #naturephotography #climatechangeawareness #naturelovers #environment #forestlove

What did we learn from today’s tree-planting drive? It’s not ONLY about planting saplings. It’s also about cleaning and mulching the land they grow on. Thank you @sanjiv.valsan from @aareyforestmumbai for being an absolute tree-genius (treenius? 🤓) Also, FUCK PLASTIC. It’s disgusting.

Buy 1 t-shirt @ Rs500 = 1 🌳 Buy 3 badges @ Rs200 = 1 🌲 Buy 1 tote @ Rs500 = 1 🌳 We plant a tree every time you buy some merch. You can even gift these to someone. #PaFT promise - we’ll send you a pic of the tree we planted just for you. DM for deets.

We plant trees! 🌳🌳 Why? Because, 🦋 Trees clean the air.  🌵 Trees influence land fertility. Without trees, fertile lands can become infertile or even deserts in the long-term. ☀️ Planting a tree today is an integral part of addressing global warming. 🍎 Trees create economic opportunities. Fruits can be harvested on community orchards and sold, a direct source of income. 👨🏿‍🤝‍👨🏼 Tree plantation drives encourage and brings diverse groups of people together! And, many more! In frame - a baby date plant 🌱 📸 @nickychorwadi #plantafkntree #paft #nature #hike #environment #savetrees #photoodtheday #vsco #plants #plantsofinstagram #coolnature  #houseplants #tropical #naturestuff #community #saplings #mothernatture #aesthetic #prequel

Literally the cutest planting companion that we could ask for - Mogu Mogu! 🌳🌳🌳 Spending time amidst all the greenery of the forest isn’t just good for us, it’s good for your doggos too! In Japan they call it "shinrin-yoku" or forest-bathing. Taking a stroll through the trees, with the dappled light shining through the canopy of leaves above gives you a sense of relief, a sense of comfort, it's like a little warm embrace - you have to try it! #plantafkntree #paft #dogsofinstagram #dogs

@fidelalalalalaaa really put her back into it. Which is why, she is the PaFTer of the Month for August. She wins some merch and some cred, but most of all, Fidela gets to #PlantAFknTree

PaFTer of the Month (Aug) is here!!!!! Congratulations @fidelalalalalaaa 🌳❤

Join us in planting fruit trees in Yeoor. You will be providing a source of income for the tribals there AND healing the environment. -Participation is fkn free. Get your friends along! -Masks compulsory. -Please carry water, food, mosquito repellant & arrange your own transport. -Parking at owner's risk. Yeoor might charge an entry fee. Please carry cash for the same. -We will provide saplings & digging tools. -Dress for rain and trekking. -No Drugs, No Alcohol, NO LITTERING. Meeting point: Patonepada Bus, Yeoor Time: 11 a.m. -Whatsapp (no calls pls) 9038331699 for any questions! You can donate saplings for future plantings. Contact us to find out how - info@plantafkntree.org

Meet the 🕷🐝🪱 frens we made, on the way to our plantation drive! #plantafkntree #paft #nature

Meet our 🌟 volunteers at our recent plantation drive! #plantafkntree #paft

We have successfully planted 100 trees! Baby steps but woo-hoo! 🌳❤

Badge-r promotional video made for @plantafkntree made by the hilarious @itskabir_08 . DM if you want a badge. Or 3 😬

Join us in planting fruit trees in Yeoor. You will be providing a source of income for them AND healing the environment. -Participation is fkn free. Get your friends along! -Masks compulsory. -Please carry water, food, mosquito repellant & arrange your own transport. -Parking at owner's risk. Yeoor might charge an entry fee. Please carry cash for the same. -We will provide saplings & digging tools. -Dress for rain and trekking. -No Drugs, No Alcohol, NO LITTERING. Meeting point: Patonepada Bus, Yeoor Time: 11 a.m. -Whatsapp (no calls pls) 9038331699 for any questions! You can donate saplings for future plantings. Contact us to find out how - info@plantafkntree.org

Meet our 🌟 volunteers at our recent plantation drive in Aarey forest this week! 🌳❤

Plant A Fkn Tree invites you to give a fk this INDEPENDENCE DAY! Join us in planting fruit trees for the tribals of AAREY. You will be providing a source of income for them AND healing the environment. -Participation is fkn free. Get your friends along! -Masks compulsory. -Please carry water, food, mosquito repellant & arrange your own transport. -Parking at owner's risk. Aarey might charge entry fee. Please carry cash for the same. -We will provide saplings & digging tools. -Dress for rain and trekking. -No Drugs, No Alcohol, NO LITTERING. Meet us this Sunday at 10 AM at Gaondevi Mandir stop in Aarey Colony. -Whatsapp (no calls pls) 9038331699 for directions. You can donate saplings for future plantings. Contact us to find out how - info@plantafkntree.org

Meet the 🕷🐝🪱 frens we made, on the way to our plantation drive! #plantafkntree #paft #nature

Happiness : a common by-product of planting trees. (Only love for our volunteers!❤🌳) #plantafkntree #paft

🌳❤ #plantafkntree #paft

A workout and saving the planet - all rolled up into one monster Sunday afternoon. #plantafkntree #paft #environment #forest #fruittree #tribals

Spot the photo-bomber. #trees #environment #paft #plantafkntree

Trekking through a forest to dig holes and planting fruit trees - 183 calories. The warm afterglow from hanging with tribals who offer you freshly plucked fruits and organic produce - priceless.