On Sunday, April 28, 2024, the Garden Architecture Study Group (KSAT) organized an educational field trip for seedling members. The purpose of this field trip was to enhance their knowledge and skills in applying the material from Small Group Discussion 2 (SGD 2) on architecture landscape, which had been presented a few weeks earlier. The field trip included presentations from the Plant Diversity Sub-Division and the Landscape Ecology Sub-Division, as well as practical application sessions from the SGD 2.
The event began with an opening speech by Laksita Chesarina, the Science Coordinator from KSAT 2021. This was followed by an opening prayer and the field class presentations from each Science Sub-Division. During the field class, Seedlings were divided into groups, each accompanied by ‘Tree’ and ‘Sapling’ members from the respective Science Sub-Divisions. The first session, led by the Ecology Landscape Sub-Division, covered the interaction of abiotic factors with the environment and demonstrated the use of tools for creating mini reports, including measuring soil pH, soil moisture, and temperature at UGM’s Wisdom Park. The second session, conducted by the Architecture Landscape Sub-Division, involved the practical implementation of garden design, including site inventory and notation on a base map. The final session, presented by the Plant Diversity Sub-Division, focused on the growth forms, macromorphological characteristics, and aesthetic values of plants.After the field class presentations, representatives from each station presented their findings, followed by an explanation of the assignments. The field trip concluded with a closing prayer and a documentation.
The 2024 field trip proceeded smoothly and on schedule. It is hoped that this activity will enhance the Seedlings’ ability to apply the Small Group Discussion 2 material and strengthen the sense of community among KSAT members. Furthermore, it is anticipated that KSAT will continue to grow and thrive, deeply rooted in its mission to benefit the academic community and society at large.[Author: KSAT 2024]
