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Planting Trees, Building Futures

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byValentin Zeller
onJanuary 25, 2025

On a quiet morning, I left Marrakech and traveled to Mohammedia. It was the annual Tree Planting Day, an important event for the High Atlas Foundation. My goal was to help plant trees with a group of students at Institut Spécialisé de Technologie Appliquée in Mohammedia.

When I arrived, many students were already waiting. They were excited to take part. Before starting, the team gave a short lesson about planting trees. Students learned why it is important, how to plant correctly, and how trees will help their community.

We started working together, planting small fruit trees like olives and almonds. For some students, it was the first time they worked with soil or held a shovel. Everyone was eager to learn and help. The field quickly became busy with digging and planting.
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As we worked, I noticed how students helped each other and shared ideas. It was not just about planting trees; it was about teamwork and learning something new. By the end of the day, we planted many rows of trees that will grow to provide food and shade in the future.

On the ride back to Marrakech, I thought about how small actions like planting a tree can make a big difference. It felt good to be part of something that will help both the environment and the community. Tree Planting Day showed me the power of simple actions and teamwork to create change.

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