By: Melly Dinarwati (Volunteer Bumi Panda)

On Tuesday (06/12), Bumi Panda WWF-Indonesia was visited by students from SD Taruna Bakti Bandung. The visit was divided into four groups, each of which participated in various activities, ranging from cricket games, movie screenings, tours of Bumi Panda, and water testing in Bumi Panda's water laboratory. After getting acquainted with Bumi Panda's volunteers, the activity began with a short video screening about human actions that cause damage to nature. "Brothers and sisters, the video that we have just watched together illustrates that if we destroy nature, we will also feel the negative impact. Flooding is one of them," said Osha, a volunteer at Bumi Panda. Another video that was played was about the animals that are the focus of WWF-Indonesia's conservation work.

At post 2, students were invited to tour Bumi Panda by seeing various facilities in Bumi Panda and getting an explanation of the history of WWF and knowledge about protected animals. "Sis, why do we have to protect orangutans?" asked Melisa, a student of SD Taruna Bakti. "Because orangutans have very good benefits for the environment (forest). While orangutans are walking in the forest, they usually defecate. Well, in the feces there are fruit seeds that are also eaten. Later, these fruit seeds will grow into plants or trees," replied Dwi, a Bumi Panda volunteer.

The enthusiasm of SD Taruna Bakti students increased when they entered the water laboratory. They learned and asked questions about the function of water, the importance of water for survival, observation of microorganisms in water, and tips for saving water. "Do you know where water comes from?" asked Silmi, Bumi Panda's volunteer. "I know sis! First from the sea, trus into clouds, after that the rain is absorbed by the soil trus into the water source in the well, deh!" answered Diego, a student of SD Taruna Bakti. They were also invited to start being wise in using water and protecting its existence. "Brothers and sisters, clean water reserves are now limited. If we don't save it, we will have difficulty getting water. The way to protect the existence of water is very easy, namely by turning off taps that are not in use, not throwing garbage into the river, and planting trees," said Bintang, volunteer Bumi Panda.

The last post was a tiger and turtle-themed cricket game. The students were very excited to play the game together. After playing cricket, they made a short drama to portray tigers and turtles that are being hunted. From the short drama, the students began to understand the importance of protecting and preserving animals from extinction. "The (Sumatran) tiger is one (animal) that must be protected because the other two types of tigers (in Indonesia) have become extinct due to poaching, so we must protect the Sumatran tiger and other animals from extinction," said Doni, a student of SD Taruna Bakti.< br />