On June 22, 2025, the Rotaract Club of Lucena South officially launched Project S.P.R.O.U.T. (Smart Practices for Resilient Opportunities for Urban Transformation) at Purok 2, Brgy. Bocohan, Lucena City—a grassroots initiative focused on urban agriculture and community gardening.

In partnership with 35 members of the Sampaloc Homeowners Association, this community-based training seminar introduced hands-on techniques in sustainable urban gardening, encouraging residents to turn vacant spaces into productive community gardens. Beyond promoting environmental sustainability, the project aims to provide safe, nutritious food and alternative income sources for local families.

Through workshops, practical demonstrations, and community engagement, participants gained valuable knowledge about organic practices, composting, and crop maintenance, while also nurturing a shared sense of purpose and unity.

Project S.P.R.O.U.T. builds on the club’s long-standing advocacy for agriculture-based community empowerment—mirroring the success of its Smart Organic Farming project at Malao-A, Calantas Elementary School in Tayabas City, where school parents actively sustain vegetable gardens to fight student malnutrition.

With every garden planted, we grow stronger together—creating greener spaces and healthier futures.