On one sunny day of May, a number of Balik-Butuan Butuanons trooped to Caraga State University to grow and hug trees. Having the passion to contribute something of relevance in their trip back to Butuan, Butuanons from all over the globe came to Caraga State University for tree growing and tree hugging.
On May 15, 2017, a group of Balik - Butuanon headed by the Butuan City Tourism Officers went on Garden tour to several farms in Butuan. One of the places they visited was Caraga State University. The balikbayan experienced carabao milking and tree planting. They were brought to the CSU Carabao Center for the carabao milking, went around the CSU Eco-park to commune with nature and planted trees.