Project overview

On the occasion of Bhagawan’s 97th Birthday (in 2022), The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust along with the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council launched, in the Divine presence of Bhagawan, a unique initiative called ‘Sri Sathya Sai Prematharu’ with the goal to plant 10 million trees worldwide as an offering to Bhagawan for His centenary birthday celebrations.

How you can get involved

Sri Sathya Organisation has taken the project by its roots, as it were, and is fully supportive of this program as we believe that it is our individual and personal responsibility to do so.

There are opportunities to be involved individually, as a centre, or as a region. A number of regions have already been taking strides in initiating this project in their areas. We can plant trees that will benefit our planet either in our gardens, or by working with various organisations such as the Wildlife Trust, National Trust and local councils to name but a few.

By getting the Bal Vikas children involved, it will teach them about the importance of Mother Nature. They will be able to monitor their trees’ growth over the years and tell stories to their children about how they were involved in this wonderful project.

Importance of recording data

As we plant our trees individually, we need to keep a record as an organisation and keep track of the number of trees we have planted through the Sri Sathya Sai Prema Tharu website.

We need to make sure that we capture a picture of our tree and upload it to this international website – www.sssprematharu.org

We also need to keep track of how many trees we have planted in the UK. You can do this by passing details of any tree planting activities to your Centre/Group President or Centre/Group Service Coordinator who can log details with the Regional Service Coordinator.

Please find attached below how to sign up to the www.sssprematharu.org website

Joining/Sign up Instructions

What is a tree?

A tree is a tall plant that can live for a very long time. It has a single stem or trunk and branches that support leaves. Beneath the ground, a tree has a root system that acts as an anchor and stores the water and nutrients the plant needs to grow.

Before planting a tree in your garden, please contact your local garden centre for advice. Check if they are able to test a sample of your soil in order to advise on suitable types of tree.

Below are suggestions for trees that you can plant:

Apple Tree
Plum Tree
Cherry Tree
Pear Tree
Winter Hardy Palm Tree
Acer trees – Japanese maples and Canadian maples
Flamingo Willow tree
Find the perfect tree for your garden

Use the links below to find the perfect tree for your garden!

https://www.rootsplants.co.uk/collections/

Things to consider:

  • Please take responsibility for your own health and safety
  • Conditions can sometimes be wet, slippery or frosty so ensure you wear appropriate footwear and clothing (wellington boots are suggested as footwear to navigate slippery surfaces)
  • Be aware of what is going on nearby as other conservation activities may also be taking place
  • You may also be working with volunteers from other organisations
  • Children should always be accompanied by responsible adults
  • When registering for the event, please ensure you have all the information to hand to help you plan ahead and make the most of the activity
Upcoming Tree Planting Initiatives
Region Organisation Location Date
R4 Marstan Vale Forest Ampthill, Bedfordshire 23rd-24th January 2024
R3 Park trust, Miklton Keynes Shenley Brook End Park 27th January 2024
R3 Park trust, Miklton Keynes Shenley Brook End Park 3rd February 2024
R3 Park trust, Miklton Keynes Emberton Country Park 10th February 2024
R3 Marstan Vale Forest Bedford Town 10th February 2024
R3 Park trust, Miklton Keynes Emberton Country Park 17th February 2024
R3 Park trust, Miklton Keynes Bradville 24th February 2024
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Sri Sathya Sai Organisation United Kingdom CIO is registered as a Charity in England and Wales. Registration number 1207697.

The Sri Sathya Sai Organisation founded by Sathya Sai Baba, today has a presence in over 167 countries in the world and members undertake group service activities that benefit their immediate community. His message of ‘Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God’ is a spiritual salve that will lead mankind from the darkness of ignorance to the light of immortality.