Lake Clean Up - Volunteer Day

In addition to the variety of items that can be manufactured from the Papyrus plant, the swamps that it creates, provide habitat for birds and fish.

It's unique hidden ecosystem among the decaying rhizomes offers feeding opportunities for a lot of species as well a refuge. Papyrus also help to control pollution in the water. It actively filters the water improving quality.

Taking all these in consideration volunteers helped us trimming back some of the dry leaves, taking out massive amount of floating coconuts and rotten palm leaves floating on the lake. At the end of the event we took some time in the water sharing and appreciating the moment.

Thanks to the volunteers that came to help and enjoy this wonderful ecosystem.

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