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The First batch of Family Welfare Programme (PKK) of Labuhan Batu Utara Regency attended training at Socfindo Conservation
A group of 20 participants from 10 villages in Labuhan Batu Utara attended a training seminar in Socfindo Conservation. They were equipped with a 9 part-workshop booklet and then followed by theory and field practices.
19 Oct 2022
VISIT
Dharma Analitika School visits Socfindo Conservation
Dharma Analitika School School Medan visited Socfindo Conservation. They came to see the collection of mushrooms, orchids, vegetables and other medicinal plants to learn about their health benefits.
15 Oct 2022
VISIT
Dolok Masihul Secondary School “SMPN 1” visits Socfindo Conservation
Students from Dolok Masihul Secondary School “SMPN1” visit Socfindo Conservation to learn about plants in general. They were excited to learn about the plants and hear about the many projects hosted at Socfindo Conservation, many of which are situated in their own village Dolok Masihul.
13 Oct 2022
WORKSHOP
Natural skincare making with Prof. Lilis Sukeksi
Having gathered such a large plant collection, Socfindo Conservation wanted to explore the potential opportunities of making skin care products from its plants. Since there is a global movement towards combining skincare with organic products where people look for plant-based ingredients in their beauty products. Many opportunities lie in the downstream market. Therefore Prof Lilis Sukeksi was invited from University of North Sumatra to hold a workshop in making natural skincare products such as bar soap, shampoo, face wash and moisturizer.
11 Oct 2022
WORKSHOP
Annual Gathering of Socfindo Ladies Association (KISS)
The Socfindo Ladies Association recently held their annual gathering. During this event, a cooking class was organised under the expert guidance of Chef Bara Pattiradjawane to prepare Asian dishes.
10 Oct 2022
OTHERS
Plants exploration by Socfindo Conservation team in Tapanuli Selatan Regency
The Socfindo Conservation team conducted plant exploration in Sipirok and Pahae. As many as 50 plants have been collected during exploration activities, to be conserved ex situ in Socfindo Conservation Garden. Currently, there are 1500 types of plants planted in the Socfindo Conservation Garden.
05 Oct 2022