Madyapadma Journalistic Park is an extracurricular activity at SMAN 3 Denpasar that focuses on journalism, film, television, radio, research, book publishing, entrepreneurship, and activities related to exploring students' potential in life. It is often referred to as the 'Madyapadma Playground'. For the past 24 years, since 1999, Madyapadma Journalistic Park has been focusing on environmental issues through various activities. In addition to environmental journalism, environmental filmmaking, environmental research, MP Green, environmental book publishing, the 'One Stop Research' program, and commercialization of environmental research, there are also several other main activities.

 

1. Expeditions

Expeditions are an annual program of Madyapadma Journalistic Park. The expeditions involve exploration, research, journalism, TV reporting, radio reporting, film, book writing, social service, beach cleaning or environmental cleaning, cycling, pilgrimage, stargazing, and the application of various disciplines learned during participation in the journalism extracurricular. The first expedition took place in 2003, with the expedition location in the central part of Bali, in the villages of Asah Panji and the Tamblingan Lake area in Buleleng Regency. The expedition was named 'Penetrating the Asah Panji Mist.' From 2003 to the present, 16 expeditions have been conducted, namely:

 

1.1. Penetrating the Asah Panji Mist

This expedition aimed to explore the potential beauty and preservation of the environment in the villages of Asah Panji and the Tamblingan Lake area in Buleleng Regency. It was organized in the middle of 2003 and was attended by members and officials of Madyapadma Journalistic Park. The expedition resulted in journalistic reports and photographs published in the magazine 'Madyapadma.'

 

1.2. Exploring Kintamani Coffee

This expedition took place in July 2003 in the village of Mengani, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Bali Province. Participants included members and officials of Madyapadma Journalistic Park. The expedition explored the charm of the Nung-Nung Waterfall in the village of Plaga, Petang District, Badung Regency, and the agricultural sector of horticultural crops, food, and coffee plantations in the village of Mengani, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency. The result was the creation of three documentary films in a trilogy: (1) The Roar of the Nung-Nung Waterfall, (2) A Night in Mengani, and (3) A Slice of Chili in a Cup of Coffee. It also resulted in journalistic reports and photographs published in the magazine 'Madyapadma.'

 

1.3. Exploring the Coastal Mangrove Forest of Suwung

If the previous two expeditions were conducted using land transportation, this expedition involved water transportation, specifically boats, sailboats, and canoes. The expedition navigated the coastal waters of Semawang - Sanur and the river channels within the mangrove forest and its coastal areas. During this expedition, environmental documentary films were produced, and mangrove seedlings were planted. The expedition took place in the Suwung Mangrove Forest in the Benoa Bay area in 2005.

 

1.4. Exploring the Southeastern Coast of Bali

The following year, on October 24, 2006, Madyapadma Journalistic Park organized the expedition "Exploring the Southeastern Coast of Bali". This expedition studied the conditions of the southeastern coast of Bali, from Lebih Beach (Gianyar Regency) to Padanggalak Beach (Denpasar City). It focused on topics such as erosion, tsunamis, tourism, and the socio-economic conditions of the local communities. The result was a documentary film and a research report.

 

1.5. Nusa Penida Expedition

From July 13-15, 2008, in Nusa Penida, Madyapadma Journalistic Park collaborated with Conservation International Indonesia (CII) to organize the Nusa Penida Expedition. The journey involved 50 participants, including 25 from Madyapadma (SMAN 3 Denpasar), 2 from SMAN 1 Baturiti Tabanan, 9 from SMAN 1 Nusa Penida, 7 from SMPN 3 Denpasar, and 6 from SMPN 1 Nusa Penida. During the three-day Nusa Penida Expedition, various activities took place, including scientific research, journalistic reporting, photography hunting, filmmaking, stargazing, and seedling planting. The expedition resulted in scientific research, journalistic reports, and a documentary film.

 

1.6. Exploring Serangan Island

The expedition titled 'Exploring Serangan Island' was a journalistic expedition. It took place in 2009 on Serangan Island in Denpasar City. The expedition aimed to explore various issues on Serangan Island, including socio-economic problems, culture, beaches, the sea, and environmental issues. Participants included members of Madyapadma Journalistic Park, SMAN 1 Denpasar, SMAN 2 Denpasar, SMAN 5 Denpasar, SMAN 6 Denpasar, SMP Tunas Daud, SMPN 1 Denpasar, SMPN 3 Denpasar, students from Udayana University, and STKIP Singaraja. The outcome was a journalistic report on Serangan Island.

 

1.7. Mangrove Expedition

The Madyapadma Journalistic Park team organized a journalistic tour titled "Mangrove Expedition 2010," which took place on January 2, 2010. The travel route covered a distance of four kilometers in the Suwung Mangrove Forest, with a total of 30 participants, including supervisors and alumni, divided into eight teams. This expedition aimed to raise awareness among the participants about the importance of mangrove forests, but the Madyapadma team discovered that both the land and water environments of the mangrove forest were currently polluted.

 

1.8. Southern Bali Tsunami Fortress Expedition

In 2011, Madyapadma Journalistic Park conducted an expedition to the Bali Tsunami Fortress (June 13-14, 2011). This expedition was held in commemoration of Maritime Day on June 8 each year, exploring the cliffs on the southern part of Bali Island. The participants included Madyapadma members and students from Udayana University. The outcome of the expedition was a documentary film, journalistic reports, modeling of the tsunami threat potential in southern Bali, and an examination of the role of the southern cliffs of Bali in protecting the island from tsunami threats.

 

1.9. Batugunung Expedition

The Batugunung Expedition was a form of journalistic tourism organized by Madyapadma Journalistic Park in collaboration with "Lotus Centris." This expedition took place on December 29-30, 2012, in Banjar Batugunung, Bukit Village, Karangasem. Fifteen people participated and were divided into four groups: research, reporting, filming, and photography teams. The activities included outbound and river trekking, bonfire night, research, reporting, documentary film shooting, tirthayatra, and exploring the slopes of Mount Lempuyang.

 

1.10. Kulonprogo Expedition

The Kulon Progo Expedition was carried out in 2014 by the 36th and 37th batches of Madyapadma Journalistic Park. Through this short expedition, they discovered lesser-known tourist attractions with inadequate access. The Kulonprogo Expedition was conducted in conjunction with attending the FFD (Jogja Documentary Film Forum). This expedition revealed the concept of a mountainous watercourse state in Kulonprogo Regency, Yogyakarta.

 

1.11. Benoa Bay Expedition

The Madyapadma Journalistic Park extracurricular of SMA Negeri 3 Denpasar, Batches 37 and 38, conducted the Benoa Bay Expedition from December 24-26, 2015, at the Camping Ground, Turtle Conservation and Education Center in Serangan. They engaged in training and research, exploring various points in Benoa Bay, culminating in presentations from each team. The book "Benoa Bay: The Magnet at the Foot of Bali Island" was one of the works produced during the journey, delving into the intricacies of Benoa Bay. Additionally, this expedition resulted in the research evaluation of the utilization of Phytoplankton Melosira sp., Nitzchia sp., and Navicula sp. in Bali and Lombok waters as a source of antibiotics, conducted by Ni Putu Intan Apsari and Cok Laksmi Pradana Paramita, who won first place in the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Teenage Scientific Work Competition. They went on to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (IISEF) in 2016, held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and Arizona, United States.

 

12. Bali Sea Heritage Expedition / East Coast Expedition / Bali Coastal Bike Expedition

The Bali Sea Heritage Expedition, also known as the Bali Coastal Bike Expedition 2017, organized by Batch 39 of Madyapadma, brought a new breakthrough to this annual activity. Instead of being confined to a single location, the expedition covered a continuous distance of 200.2 kilometers. This 5-day, 4-night journey began in Singaraja, passing through Tejakula, Tulamben, Candidasa, Klungkung, Gianyar, Pulau Serangan, and ended at SMA Negeri 3 Denpasar, covering a total distance of 200.2 km. The event aimed to explore the eastern region of Bali and reveal the maritime heritage of the Balinese people, as they have always been seafaring individuals. With the information gathered from this expedition, a book titled "Jejak Bahari Orang Bali" (Traces of Bali Sea Heritage) was published. The activities included collecting seawater samples for research, community service at SD Negeri 1 Baturinggit, beach cleanup, tirthayatra (pilgrimage to holy places), film production, MPTV broadcasting, journalistic reporting, radio broadcasting and reporting, book writing, and cycling.

 

1.13. Forgotten Treasure of Bali Expedition (West Coast Bali Bike Exploration)

The West Bali Expedition is part of the 41st anniversary celebrations of SMA Negeri 3 Denpasar, organized by the Madyapadma Journalistic Park extracurricular activity, Batch 40. In contrast to previous years, which focused on the eastern part of Bali, this expedition took place along the western coast of the island. The potential of West Bali is no less remarkable than the more frequently exposed southern or eastern parts. That's why the expedition, held in January 2018, was titled "Forgotten Treasure of Bali." The expedition took place from January 11th to 16th, 2018. The journey was made on bicycles, covering a distance of approximately 270 kilometers over six days. As a result of this expedition, a book titled "Forgotten Treasure of Bali" was published in 2018.

 

1.14. Munduk Juwet Archaeological Expedition

In 2020, Madyapadma Journalistic Park conducted another expedition. This time, the expedition focused on the theme of the Munduk Juwet Archaeological Trail in Penebel, Tabanan. The expedition took place from January 17 to 19, 2020. The journey was planned to explore archaeological and geological sites, including the areas of Pura Muncak Arum, Pura Beji Air Panas, and Pura Luhur Tamba Waras, as well as the village of Munduk Juwet.

 

1.15. Buyan Expedition

The Buyan Expedition marked the culmination of the training activities of the TRISMA Young Researchers Forum. This expedition was attended by 67 participants from TRISMA's X, XI, and XII classes. Alumni and the Vice Principal for Student Affairs also accompanied the expedition on February 4, 2012. The Buyan expedition resulted in ten research projects ready for evaluation. At the end of the event, nine winners were selected to receive research grants amounting to 400,000 after going through the proposal evaluation and presentation stages. This activity was a collaboration between the TRISMA Young Researchers Forum and Madyapadma Journalistic Park - SMA Negeri 3 Denpasar.

 

1.16. Ancient Beratan Expedition

The TRISMA Young Researchers Forum, in collaboration with Madyapadma Journalistic Park - SMA Negeri 3 Denpasar, organized the "Ancient Beratan Expedition." As the name suggests, the expedition took place in the Beratan Purba region on September 27-28, 2014. TRISMA students who met the requirements had the opportunity to participate in this expedition. The activities began with an introduction to Beratan Purba, followed by research, journalistic reporting, bonfire night, games, outbound activities, and a visit to the Bedugul Botanical Gardens.

 

2. Kehati Award

The KEHATI Award is a foundation that focuses on environmental issues. Every year, the foundation presents awards to inspirational figures who consistently offer solutions for the future development of the environment. In 2012, the KEHATI Award ceremony took place at the Usmar Ismail Film Building on February 29. Bali province once again won an award in the Sustainable Seedlings category, which was achieved by SMAN 3 Denpasar (Madyapadma Journalistic Park) for their environmental journalism work, including 27 research projects, 10 books, 9 documentary films, various individual and public journalism works, 3 expedition activities (Nusa Penida Expedition-2008, Mangrove Expedition-2010, and South Tsunami Fortress Expedition Bali-2011), the creation of online environmental information, eco-friendly wall newspapers, and campaigns on Madyapadma's radio and TV platforms.

 

3. Presslist

Presslist is an annual activity of Madyapadma Journalistic Park. Each year, Presslist always embodies a philosophy of environmental care, either partially or comprehensively. Presslist has been held since 2010 until the present. Some environmental-related competitions include eco-friendly wall newspaper competitions, creative contests using recycled materials, publishing and launching environmental books, environmental photography contests, and more. In fact, during the opening of Presslist 10 on August 9, 2019, the focus was on the collection of recycled items (barbek). The barbek items were gathered in curtain bags hanging from the ceiling, symbolizing the simplicity yet meaningfulness of Presslist 10. Barbek was emphasized because it served as the primary source of funding that contributed to the success of Presslist 10.

 

4. Other Environmental Activities by Madyapadma

• Madyapadma Sharing

During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Madyapadma Journalistic Park initiated a program called Madyapadma (MP) Sharing. This program aimed to assist those in need, considering the significant impact of the pandemic on Indonesia's economy. To date, Madyapadma Journalistic Park has conducted six rounds of Madyapadma Sharing donations. The donations were distributed to the needy in the form of more than 113 grocery packages through four phases of MP Sharing. Later, during Presslist 13, MP Sharing changed its name to Social Humanitarian Funds (DKM). Members of Madyapadma distributed the prepared packages evenly to the surrounding community and the employees of SMA Negeri 3 Denpasar to support the Madyapadma Sharing program. Madyapadma Sharing or DKM aims to provide essential needs to its recipients.

 

• Outbound

Outbound is a program of Madyapadma Journalistic Park held as a recreational activity for Madyapadma extracurricular members. Through this outbound activity, it aims to cultivate a love for nature and encourage participants to protect the environment. Madyapadma Outbound is conducted annually and attended by all members of Madyapadma Journalistic Park. The activities include team games such as "lingkar mahkota" (crown circle), "perang naga" (dragon war), "spider web," and many more to fill the holiday days. This program fosters trust, cooperation, and the courage to take risks in facing challenges while promoting environmental awareness.

 

• Research and Production of Biopesticides

From 2008 to 2011, the Madyapadma Journalistic Park club conducted research on biopesticides to discover the potential of plants that can be used as biopesticides. Several biopesticides have been produced and implemented as a result.

 

During the three years of research, a total of 10 studies were conducted, including:

No	Research Title	Researcher Name	Research Time	Information
01	Test of Inhibitory Power of White Lotus Plant as Antibacterial in Aloe Vera Plant	- I.A. Gede Astiti - Dwi Angga Riani - Kiti	April – May 2008	LPIR Participant 2008
02	Utilization of Alamanda Flower Leaves as Antibacterial in Aloe Vera Plants	-IGA Heny -Ni Wayan Oktariani -Satwika Yoga -	April – May 2008	LPIR Participant 2008
03	Test of Inhibitory Power of Dapdap Plants as Antibacterial in Aloe Vera Plants	-Luh Rasmita Dewi, -Ni Wayan Desi Bintari -Ni Luh Wayan Santi Utami	April – May 2008	LPIR Participant 2008
04	Biopesticides on tomato plants	Luh Rasmita Dewi, -Ni Wayan Desi Bintari -Ni Luh Wayan Santi Utami	October-December 2010	First Winner of LKTI Department of Chemistry, Fak. MIPA Unud 2011
05	Biopesticide from Red Galangal Extract (Alpinia purpurata (Vielli) K. Schum) as an Antifungal Phytophthora palmivioraon Cocoa Plants (Theobroma cacao L.)	-Fifin Diah Olivianti   -Urge Ketut Tristiana Sukmadewi	September 11, 2010 to October 12, 2010	Self-help research
06	Test of Inhibitory Power and Inhibition Mechanism of Biopesticides From Red Galangal Extract (Alpinia purpurata(Vieill.) K. Schum) Against the Growth of the Fungus Phytophthora palmivora As a cause of fruit blight On Cacao Plants (Theobroma cacao L. )	-Fifin Diah Olivianti   -Urge Ketut Tristiana Sukmadewi	September 11, 2010 to October 12, 2010	Award for Natural Resources at LKTI Regional Bali-Nusra organized by Yohanes Surya Institute
07	Utilization of Red Galangal Extract (Alpinia purpurata(Vieill. ) K. Schum) To inhibit the growth of the fungus Phytophthora palmivora As a cause of fruit blight on cocoa plants (Theobroma cacao l.)	-Fifin Diah Olivianti   -Urge Ketut Tristiana Sukmadewi	September 11, 2010 to October 12, 2010.	Self-help research
08	Biopesticide From Alpinia purpurata Extract as Anti Fungus Phytopthora palmivora on Cocoa Plant (Theobroma cacao L.)	-Fifin Diah Olivianti   -Urge Ketut Tristiana Sukmadewi	September 11, 2010 to December 10, 2010.	LKTI Finalist National selection for the formation of the Indonesian Team towards ICYS 2011
09	Chemical Compound Identification on Red Galangal Extract (Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.)  K.  Schum) As an antifungal phytophtora Palmivora	-Fifin Diah Olivianti   -Urge Ketut Tristiana Sukmadewi	10 December to 28 December 2010	Finalist of LKTI Department of Chemistry, Fak. MIPA 2011
10	Identification of the use of clove flower extract (Syzygium aromaticum  (L.)) to inhibit the growth of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vanillae fungus as a cause of stem rot disease in vanilla plants (Vanilla planifolia Andrews)	- Ni Made Nila Pertina Dewi -Ni Putu Ayu Astri Prana Iswara - Putu Ayu Yuni Artasari	October 8 to October 19, 2010.

 

Madyapadma Inspirational

The philosophy/spirit of Madyapadma Journalistic Park, which is "freethinking, independence, and good character," along with the learning model of "Madyapadma Playground," has captured the interest of the management of SMP PGRI 3 Denpasar. Starting from the fourth quarter of 2019, the Madyapadma Journalistic Park team has shared their experiences with SMP PGRI 3 Denpasar. The Madyapadma team, consisting of I Wayan Ananta Wijaya and I Made Sukariawan, S.Pd, served as speakers and instructors in the workshop on "Inspirational Playground Model Learning." This was followed by the development of the school's vision and mission: "Smart, Independent, and Virtuous." The teachers and staff of SMP PGRI 3 Denpasar then participated in an outbound activity guided by the organizers and alumni of Madyapadma Journalistic Park. The Madyapadma Journalistic Park team (students and alumni) also actively involved in various programs at SMP PGRI 3 Denpasar. Currently, the learning process incorporates games and innovative modules created by teachers, such as comics, audiovisual materials, stories, podcasts, and more. The students have achieved numerous national and international accolades, especially in the field of environmental research. Additionally, both teachers and students have published their own books.