Nerul: Heart Foundation (HF), an NGO has joined hands with the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) for the third year to be a part of the 10th Fruits, Plants, Vegetables & Flower Exhibition from 19th to 21st February 2015 at Wonders Park, Nerul, Navi Mumbai through their Social Initiative called Sow a “SEED” (Save Earth from Eternal Damage).
Speaking to STREE, Chandrakant Tayade, Asst. Municipal Commissioner, NMMC, said, “The entry to the above exhibition is absolutely free for all the three days. It will have various fun filled activities like painting, photography, Rangoli, etc and will have various lectures of how to have a roof or kitchen garden to name a few. There would be awards for the best entries too. There will be spot painting on Environment for different ages, fruit carvings, Rangoli with petals and many more exciting programs. The children would get to see over 1400 varieties of fruits, plants and vegetables and flowers which cannot be seen on a regular basis. I am also glad that we have joined hands once again to support the social initiative of SEED by the HEART Foundation.”
“The HEART (Helping to Educate Associate Rehabilitate & Teach) Foundation has always joined hands to bring about a change in the society through its various initiatives. Through the SEED initiative, we had over 10000 students attend the exhibition last year and hope to double the same this year. We want to put across to every child the seriousness of not only planting trees but also being more eco-friendly which literally means being earth-friendly and not cause harm to the environment. One can engage in eco-friendly habits or practices by being more conscious of how we use resources. We would promote planting of seeds, reduce waste and conserve water etc through our ongoing seminars in schools and colleges in the future,” said Dr. Jayakar Ellis, President of HEART Foundation.
“To mark the 10th anniversary of the Exhibition, we will be having “Heart 2016 – Beats For All” in aid of PACT which would be a war of bands. The program would have around 35 bands participating and eminent singers from various cities of Navi Mumbai, Thane, Mumbai, Pune etc, would not only compete but also spread the message of Love, Joy and Peace through the Universal language of Music on all the three days” said Keyoor Karadkhedkar, who heads the music division of the foundation – BEATS (Bringing Entertainment and Team Spirit).
On the 21st February, 2016 from 5:30 pm there will be a musical evening with dance, songs and many entertaining items with regard to the exhibition.
There would be seminars taken by eminent horticulturists with regards to kitchen gardening, bonsai, wet and dry garden etc. For further details and to book the slots for lectures call on +91 8080007777.
