𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗜 𝗔𝗠

In celebration of Environment Month, the Union Christian College – School of Education, Arts, and Sciences (SEAS) once again translated its commitment to environmental stewardship into meaningful action through a native tree-planting initiative under its flagship eco-sustainability program, EARTH I AM. The activity became a living testament to the school's enduring belief that sustainability begins with deliberate choices and collective responsibility. SEAS faculty members gathered to plant carefully selected native and food-bearing trees within the SEAS grounds, reinforcing the department's vision of nurturing an academic community that values ecological integrity, food security, and environmental resilience. At the heart of the initiative was the planting of moringa (malunggay), kamias (bilimbi), and katuray (Sesbania grandiflora)—three remarkable species chosen not only for their adaptability to the local environment but also for their immense nutritional, ecological, and social value. These native and food-bearing trees embody the principles of EARTH I AM. This institutional program encourages students, faculty, and personnel to embrace sustainability not merely as an environmental campaign but as a daily way of life. The project reflects the department's belief that sustainability is most meaningful when everyone experiences its benefits. Through transforming available spaces into productive green areas, SEAS demonstrates that educational institutions can serve as living laboratories where environmental education extends beyond textbooks and becomes an everyday practice. Through EARTH I AM, the School of Education, Arts, and Sciences continues to prove that genuine environmental leadership is measured not only by words spoken during Environment Month but by lasting actions that inspire generations to care for creation. Every seedling planted represents more than a promise of shade or harvest it stands as a living symbol of faith, responsibility, stewardship, and the unwavering commitment of the SEAS community to nurture both people and the planet, one tree at a time. #SDG3GoodHealthAndWellBeing #SDG11SustainableCitiesAndCommunities #SDG13ClimateAction #SDG15LifeOnLand #SEAS #SEASANaraniagAgbiag #UCC #WholePersonEducation