Tree planting in Praia Grande opens Santos FC launch | OneFootball

Santos FC began the third day of the launch of the Leão do Mar Institute this Wednesday (23) with a tree-planting event in the city of Praia Grande. The initiative is part of the weekly program proposed by the Club, which is expected to conclude on Sunday (27) with a beach cleanup in Santos. Present at the event were Santos FC vice-president Fernando Bonavides, administrative manager Luiz Fernando Vella, Praia Grande’s Director of Environmental Education Daniela Piconi, Scouts of Brazil, Eternal Idol Pepe, youth academy players from the men’s team and the Sereias da Vila, as well as organized supporters.

Vice-president Fernando Bonavides emphasized the importance of public authorities in the project. “It is important to thank Praia Grande City Hall for supporting us in the Leão do Mar Institute and for being here today with Santos FC. This partnership strengthens our initiative, which is already starting out very strong. Santos FC is known around the world, but above all it is rooted here, in the Baixada Santista region.”

Daniela Piconi, the city’s Director of Environmental Education, highlighted the need for a tree-lined city. “Our partnership with the Leão do Mar Institute is extremely important. Today we will plant purple trumpet trees and manacá trees, and more than simply planting, we are bringing care and pursuing a sustainable future. We already have projects and a city tree-planting plan, and initiatives like today’s are part of our planning.”

Tomorrow (24), the Club will head to Cubatão for a ride on the ecological catamaran, accompanied by students from the city’s public school system.

(Photos: Raul Baretta/Santos FC)

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