Phase 2 Completed: 3,000 Tamarind Seed Balls Planted at Agara Lake
July 22, 2025
Supported by: Karnataka Forest Department
July 22, 2025
Agara Lake, BM Kaval
Supported by: Karnataka Forest Department
A Quiet Step Toward Forest Recovery
On July 22, we stepped back into the forest edges of Agara Lake for Phase 2 of our Monsoon Seed Ball Project.
The land was soft from the morning rain. With every handful of earth, we planted hope wrapped in mud—this time, using only tamarind seeds, chosen for their resilience and ability to thrive in this soil.
Alongside the Karnataka Forest Department and our dedicated volunteers, we planted and scattered 3,000 seed balls, bringing our total for the monsoon to 5,000.
Why We Chose Seed Balls—And Only Tamarind Seeds
The forest doesn’t ask for much—just time, space, and quiet support. But parts of it have been worn thin by years of pressure.
In such fragile zones, digging and transplanting saplings can do more harm than good. So we turned to a method rooted in simplicity: seed balls made of just tamarind seeds and mud.
No compost. No chemicals. Just what the forest already knows.
Tamarind trees are hardy, native, and grow deep roots. They offer shade, improve soil quality, and support local biodiversity. Most importantly, they survive.
The People Who Carried This Phase Forward
We owe heartfelt thanks to those who made this possible:
- Forest Officer Mr. Manjunath, who walked the site with us and helped identify the right planting zones
- Officer Sowmya Savanth, Mr. Vikas, and Mr. Shivaraj, whose coordination made the fieldwork smooth and focused
- And to every volunteer who arrived on a weekday afternoon, leaving behind desks and deadlines—thank you.
You didn’t just join us.
You became part of the landscape.
Our Approach: Simple, Local, and Rooted in Nature
- Location: Agara Lake, BM Kaval
- Planting Method: Manual placement + wide-scatter dispersal
- Seed Ball Formula: Tamarind seeds + mud
- Seed Balls Planted in Phase 2: 3,000
- Total Planted This Monsoon: 5,000
- Next Batch Prepared: 5,000 seed balls (deployment coming soon)
What’s Next for the Monsoon Project
This isn’t a one-time effort. It’s a living cycle.
With 5,000 more seed balls already prepared, we’re planning upcoming phases in collaboration with forest authorities. Each step forward will be guided by ecology—not urgency.
We’re also welcoming:
- CSR partnerships to strengthen environmental impact
- Educational institutions to join hands in green learning
- Local communities that want to help their land grow again
How You Can Still Be Part of This
Volunteer at our next seed ball event
Donate to support seed ball preparation and transport
Partner with us through CSR or school programs
Share this story—help it reach others who care
From Our Heart to Yours
We are Kalpaka Foundation. We believe change begins in silence—in the soil, in your hands, in the belief that small acts matter.
Every tamarind seed we planted wasn’t just a tree in waiting. It was a quiet stand for life, shade, rain, and renewal.
Thank you to everyone who helped this phase take root. Let’s keep growing—gently, patiently, together.
And we’ll keep reaching out—educating, inspiring, and reminding everyone that kindness doesn’t need much—it just needs a willing heart.