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School Immersion – Batari School and Orchird Park Secondary School
Batari School and Orchid Park Secondary School jointly organised the 'School Immersion – Medan & Singapore' program. As part of this initiative, students visited Socfindo Conservation to explore the use of medicinal plants and participate in a hands-on training session focused on the preparation of healthy herbal drinks (jamu).
29 Oct 2024
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Noodle-Making Workshop by the Socfindo Conservation Team
Socfindo Conservation held an in-house training on how to make various types of noodles. The purpose of this training is to eventually share this knowledge and skill with the communities around Socfindo Conservation.
23 Oct 2024
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Field Practicum of Biology Students at the University of Sumatera Utara (USU) on the Diversity of Medicinal Plants
Students and faculty from the Biology Department at the University of Sumatera Utara (USU) visited Socfindo Conservation to conduct a field practicum aimed at studying the diversity of medicinal plants. During this opportunity, they observed various plant species present in the area firsthand. They delved into the importance of genetic diversity, species, and ecosystems, as well as their roles in maintaining the balance of nature. With the guidance of their professors, the students are expected to apply the theories they have learned in class to real-world practices and gain new insights that can enrich their research and studies.
19 Oct 2024
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A Visit from Students of the Faculty of Agriculture at USU
Students from the Faculty of Agriculture at USU visited Socfindo Conservation to study the benefits of medicinal plants and to expand their knowledge about new plants they had never encountered before as references for their academic research. They were very enthusiastic about learning the various plant collections at Socfindo Conservation.
18 Oct 2024
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Representatives of Sawit Kinabalu Malaysia visited Socfindo Conservation
Representatives from Sawit Kinabalu Malaysia visited Socfindo Conservation. They had the opportunity to taste a variety of herbal teas made from fresh ingredients harvested directly from the Socfindo Conservation garden. They were very enthusiastic and inspired by this experience, gaining new insights into how natural resources can be processed into products that are not only delicious but also healthy.
12 Oct 2024
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Workshop on Making Moringa Ice Cream for Students of Universitas Medan (UNIMED)
Lecturers and students from Universitas Medan (UNIMED) visited Socfindo Conservation to explore our diverse plant collections. During their visit, they not only learned about the various plant species in the conservation area but also actively participated in making ice cream from Moringa leaf powder. This hands-on activity aims to enhance students' understanding of the importance of utilizing local plants and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
12 Oct 2024