Building Environmental Awareness among Preschoolers through Simple Hydroponic Farming: A Community Service at ABA XVI Kindergarten North Purwokerto, Banyumas Regency

Syarifah, Risqa Naila Khusna
Shofa, Eros Meilina
Bayyinah, Lafi Na'imatul
Novitasari, Dian
Purwanto, Purwanto
Sarjito, Agus
Hanifa, Hana
Ratnaningsih, Hanim Rahayuani

Dharmahita: Journal of Community Service and Development
Dharmahita Vol 2, No 1, 2025

The decreasing interest of the younger generation in agricultural activities poses a serious challenge for future sustainability. Integrating environmental education into early childhood learning is therefore essential. This community service activity aimed to introduce eco-friendly farming practices to preschoolers at TK ABA XVI, North Purwokerto, Banyumas Regency through a simple hydroponic system using recycled waste materials. The program involved interactive lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions, and hands-on hydroponic planting. Results showed an increase in students' knowledge about hydroponics and a growing awareness of the importance of recycling plastic waste to protect the environment. This initiative highlights the effectiveness of early intervention in cultivating environmental consciousness among young learners.