BAPS Youth volunteer for
Earth Day Tree Planting
April 23, 2006

The youth of BAPS (Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) gave back to Mother Nature by participating in the Earth Day tree planting festivities—sponsored by Southern California Gas Company (SCG). About 15 youths from both high school and college—most of whom are residents of Chino Hills—participated in tree planting, native plant restoration, and removal of exotic plant species at the Chino Hills State Park.

The BAPS youth group focused on removal of exotic plant species along a walk way to the Chino Hills State Park campground. Led and guided by Chino Hills State Park volunteer Shannon Duckworth and State Park Ranger Bart Grant, the youth of BAPS successfully removed all dead and diseased plants in preparation for the planting of native flora. The group of teenagers and young adults cleared out five feet of dead plants on both sides of a fifty-foot sidewalk.

About BAPS Youth
The youth of BAPS, inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, are devoted to spiritual and communal service for the betterment of humanity. Through weekly masses and activities, the youth live well-balanced lives at home, school, work, and at the Mandir (temple). These youths enthusiastically stay away from the negative influences of the world, by actively participating in BAPS activities.