<![CDATA[Environmental education in elementary schools is important for fostering students’ awareness and concern for environmental sustainability from an early age. This article aims to describe the implementation of plant introduction socialization and a joint planting activity, as well as to examine student involvement in environmental education activities at SD Negeri 3 Gilirejo. The activity employed a participatory approach that integrated socialization, demonstration, and hands-on practice. The socialization was provided to students from grades 1 to 6 and covered the functions of plants, a simple explanation of the photosynthesis process, and the importance of preserving the surrounding environment. This activity was followed by a demonstration of proper planting techniques, including preparing the planting medium, transferring seedlings into polybags, and watering. The planting practice involved fourth-grade students using ornamental broccoli flower plants. The results indicated that students demonstrated good enthusiasm and active participation during both the socialization and planting activities. Several students even took the initiative to plant more than one seedling. These activities provided students with direct learning experiences that connected environmental knowledge with practical actions. Therefore, socialization and joint planting activities can serve as an experiential learning medium for fostering students’ environmental awareness, although continuous habituation and follow-up by the school are necessary to develop such awareness into sustainable behavior.]]>
