Taman Melawati River Three SDG Park

09/08/2026

Study finds climate change shifts butterfly ranges, with many leaving traditional habitats.

09/08/2026

What happens when artists step beyond the stage and into the places they are trying to speak about?

Before Pravaham came to the stage, Shangita and the dancers from Kalpana Dance Theatre spent time with us through GREduAction at both Mid Valley River Three SDG Park and Taman Melawati River Three SDG Park.

They didn't just come to observe.

They joined the work of river restoration, experienced the river spaces firsthand, and contributed alongside the community.

Through that experience, they gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between rivers, people, nature and place, perspectives that could then inform their artistic expression.

That connection became especially meaningful on 8 August 2026, when art met purpose on stage.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Kalpana Dance Theatre's Pravaham draws inspiration from the sacred rivers Ganga and Kaveri while bringing attention to the importance of protecting our environment.

More than a Bharatanatyam production, it reminds us that culture, heritage and nature are deeply interconnected, and that protecting what sustains us is a shared responsibility across generations.

Watching the dancers bring this message to life was powerful because, for them, the river was not only an idea or a backdrop.

They had been there.
They had experienced it.
They had worked with the community.

And then, through movement, music and storytelling, they carried that experience onto the stage.

This is where art meets purpose, when experience becomes expression, and expression helps a message travel further.

From the riverbank to the stage, the story continues.

An astounding delivery by the entire team, from everyone behind the scenes to every performer on stage.

A beautiful reminder that art can also be a powerful tool for learning, helping people of all ages become more informed citizens and see that environmental care is a shared responsibility, with a part for everyone to play.

Congratulations once again to our dear friend, Shangita Namasivayam, and the entire team on a truly heartfelt and beautiful production. What a wonderful way to celebrate 30 years of Kalpana Dance Theatre ❤️

09/08/2026

GREduAction week 420 – Saturday 08 Aug 2026

On 25 July, Bi Xuan and Yu Jin joined a grassroots journey and community sharing by Kennedy Michael about ART!, organised and hosted by .

Something they heard stayed with them.

Intrigued and inspired by what was shared, they decided not just to listen, but to show up.

Today, they joined us at GREduAction to experience the work on the ground, nothing quite replaces ‘turun padang’ when it comes to understanding what community action really looks like.

Today was a lighter version of GREduAction, focused more on exploring ART!'s work on site, observing the river landscape and having conversations along the way.

Of course, we couldn't walk past litter without picking it up.
2.5 kg of waste collected.

But the more meaningful part was the conversation.
01. What is a Nature-based Solution?

02. What does bringing biodiversity back have to do with meaningful action around recycling and resource use in organisations?

03.What else can organisations do beyond checking water consumption and looking at travel-related carbon emissions?

These are not questions that can always be answered from a meeting room or a sustainability report.

Sometimes, you need to go out.

Walk the ground.

Look closely.

Ask questions.

And see how people, nature and place are connected.

What happened today may look small.

Two people showed up.

But grassroots work is often built exactly this way.

One conversation creates curiosity.

Curiosity leads to a visit.

A visit creates understanding.

Understanding opens the possibility of action.

That is the ripple effect of meaningful engagement.

And in Taman Melawati, this is what we continue to work towards, an action-oriented community of citizens who care, participate and contribute to shaping a more sustainable place to live.

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Sustainable cities aren't built by institutions alone.

They are built when people choose to show up and do their part.

Thank Bi Xuan and Yu Jin for being an action-oriented citizen to
volunteer your time to support our restoration journey.

It was nice to see our kawan, Asuka, after a long time, next time we kopi again.

06/08/2026

Urban biodiversity doesn't happen by accident, it is intentionally designed, nurtured and sustained by communities.

Join Kennedy Michael, Founder of Alliance of River Three (ART!), for a sharing session on how pollinator gardens contribute to biodiversity conservation, placemaking and community resilience. (artwork on display supported by DEER CREEK by Outpost Camping)

📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 A.POP Gallery, Jalan Negara Kita

The session is part of the Jalan Negara Kita Showcase, featuring stories and photography that reveal the process you don't see behind community-led placemaking.

We look forward to welcoming community members, educators, corporate ESG practitioners, landscape professionals and anyone interested in building more nature-positive cities.

Collaborations with JNK & DEER CREEK by Outpost Camping

06/08/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day

Selamat menyambut haik Uwang Seli / indigenous day 2026

*picture credit to owner

05/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿?
Our co-founders, Kennedy Michael and Syuen Toh, joined BFM today 05 Aug 2026 to share the eight-year journey of transforming neglected riverside dumpsites into thriving community spaces through the power of consistent community action.

From biodiversity restoration to environmental education and collective stewardship, this conversation explores the lessons, challenges and hope behind the ART! movement.

🎧 Listen to the podcast:
https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/restoring-rivers-through-gotong-royong

Thank you Juliet Jacobs, BFM Radio - The Business Station for hosting us on your podcast. We look forward to hosting you at one of our GREduAction sessions at our river park.

Terima Kasih to every volunteer, community, individual, friend and organisation for being part of this journey with us, and for continuing to be with us.

Eight years ago, two neglected riverside dumpsites along the Klang River became the starting point for an ambitious experiment. The idea was simple: if people came together consistently to care for these places, could nature recover? Today, those spaces have become thriving community parks teeming w...

03/08/2026

"A productive Saturday morning for GREduAction Week 419 – Sat, 01 August 2026! 🗑️🌿

The first photo shows 2 kg of litter I collected along the roadside—but the real work went far beyond that. I also cleared overgrown weeds and planted Wedelia along the Pollinator Trail, turning an overrun patch into a thriving, purposeful green space.

Why Wedelia? This hardy ground cover is perfect for a trail like this: its dense mat prevents soil erosion, suppresses future weeds, and retains moisture—but most importantly for the Pollinator Trail, its bright yellow daisy-like flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, providing them with much-needed nectar. It's a beautiful, low-maintenance plant that gives back to the ecosystem.

A huge shoutout to Min Yee of Nottingham University and my amazing hubby Ravi – this group effort wouldn't have been nearly as productive or enjoyable without you both! 👏💪

It's not just about cleaning up—it's about creating a habitat and protecting our green corridors for the long haul. Hard work today, pollinators thriving tomorrow! 🐝💚