I Was NOT PREPARED for What We Found at La Mesa Ecopark | The Green Lung of Metro Manila || alektish

#LaMesaEcopark #TreePlanting #SavingMotherEarth #SaveLaMesa #MetroManila #Reforestation #QuezonCity #DJIOsmoAction5Pro Hello Everyone 🖐️ Join me for a meaningful day of giving back to Mother Nature at the La Mesa Ecopark & Watershed Reservation in Quezon City! 🤙 In this video, we go step-by-step through a full volunteer day—learning how to handle newly sprouted saplings, getting dirty on the trails, clearing out plastic waste, and celebrating a job well done with a free lunch ❤️ 🌱 DATE: AUGUST 1, 2026 (Saturday) ​📍 Location: La Mesa Ecopark, Quezon City, Philippines ​💡 Fun Facts About La Mesa Ecopark ​The "Last Lung" of Metro Manila: The La Mesa Watershed surrounding the park covers over 2,000 hectares, making it the last major rainforest area in Metro Manila. ​Water Source for Millions: The reservoir inside the watershed holds the raw water supply that provides drinking water to nearly 12 million residents across Metro Manila. ​Native Trees First: Tree planting programs focus on endemic and native Philippine species like Cupang, Pili, and Narram, which are better adapted to local soil and support native bird and insect populations. Massive Volunteer Impact: Thanks to ongoing volunteer programs, tens of thousands of native trees are planted and nurtured in the eco park and watershed reserve each year to replace lost green canopy. ​📌 Video Chapters ​0:31 - Intro & Arrival at La Mesa Ecopark ​7:38 - Orientation & Tree Planting Basics ​10:07 - Harvesting newly sprouted saplings 14:33 - Planting the newly sprouted saplings ​16:10 - Quick Break 16:33 - Getting to know Kuya Manuel (Our Guide) 18:50 - Clearing out plastic waste 22:14 - FREE LUNCH (Finally!) 23:56 - Picture Taking ​🔔 Connect & Support ​If you enjoyed this video and want to support local environmental initiatives, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell. La Mesa Ecopark and the surrounding La Mesa Watershed serve as the primary carbon sink and natural water reservoir for over 12 million residents in the capital region. Reforestation efforts here are vital for combating urban heat, preventing soil erosion, and preserving local biodiversity. ⭐ 🏷️ Promo & Links: Don't forget to check out discounted staycations and travel deals on Agoda: ​🔗 Book here: https://ago-da.co/AGODANILEK 🎟️ Promo Code: AGODANILEK