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. KKN is one of the community service activities carried out by students from universities. KKN-T Bela Negara of National Development University “Veteran” East Java was conducted in Bicak Village, Trowulan, Mojokerto. The work program carried out by the KKN-T Bela Negara Group 04 Wave 2 was the revitalization of the Bicak Village Hall park. The park is an open area that has several types of plants, trees, shrubs, bushes and grasses. The condition of the garden at Bicak Village Hall is poorly maintained, some plants are dead and overgrown with grass. This revitalization activity is carried out with several methods from direct observation and survey. As for some of the activities carried out in revitalizing the park, such as community service cleaning the park area and Bicak Village Hall, arranging rocks in the area to the right and left of the park, and planting several ornamental plants. Group 04 Wave 2 KKN-T Bela Negara revitalized the Bicak Village Hall park which aims to increase the SDGs score of the Environmentally Concerned Village, improve the function of the park and increase the aesthetic value of the Village Hall.

This community service program aims to enhance the knowledge of the residents of Desa Bicak, Trowulan, Mojokerto, about Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggot cultivation as a solution for organic waste management. The program involved 20 PKK members who were previously unfamiliar with maggots and their role in decomposing organic waste. The program was conducted in three stages: theoretical education, practical demonstration, and independent home implementation. The results showed an increase in participants' understanding of maggot cultivation techniques and the potential of maggots to reduce organic waste by up to 55%. In conclusion, the program successfully contributed to the promotion of SDGs No. 12 in Desa Bicak. It is hoped that this initiative will inspire positive changes in sustainable waste management within the community.

Education is an effort that is made consciously and structured to create a learning environment that allows students to actively develop their abilities.One of the important characters that must be grown through education is concern for the environment. Environmental education (PLH) is essential, particularly at the Kindergarten level, to increase environmental awareness from a young age. The "Eco-Kids" program is an initiative aimed at increasing environmental awareness in children through practical and fun activities. This community service activity took place in Bicak Village, Mojokerto with the participation of kindergarten children. The socialization material includes the introduction and management of waste and the impact of littering which is conveyed through educational video media, direct practice of sorting organic and inorganic waste, singing together, ending with the activity of decorating garbage cans. Additionally, mini games were conducted to assess the children's comprehension of the material. The "Eco-Kids" program is carried out in three kindergartens, namely RA. Miftahul Ulum, TK. Cempaka, and Nusa Indah Kindergarten, with 70 participants in total. The "Eco-Kids" program is expected to encourage a sense of environmental responsibility, protect and preserve the environment, and involve children in real activities such as sorting garbage and painting garbage cans.

Bicak Village is a village with promising economic potential, especially through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. However, challenges in marketing and branding local products are still a significant obstacle for MSMEs in this village.  This article aims to optimize the use of social media and e-commerce as superior branding strategies to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs in Bicak Village. The method used in this article focuses more on a qualitative analysis approach, namely data collection, observation, and direct interviews with MSME actors. The results found are exploring how MSME actors can utilize digital platforms to increase product visibility, reach a wider market, and strengthen their image. brand. The research results show that implementing this digital strategy will not only increase sales, but will also have a positive impact on the sustainability of MSME businesses in Bicak Village.

Children between the ages of four and six benefit greatly from the moral and motor skills development opportunities presented by kindergarten-level early childhood education programs. The purpose of this research was to determine whether the fine motor-based learning approach used by teachers at Nusa Indah Kindergarten in Bicak Village was successful in enhancing the students' fine motor skills. Using the number wheel and other interactive activities, youngsters may practice their fine motor skills while learning the fundamentals of mathematics. An novel learning medium was developed and evaluated using a Research & Development (R&D) approach. The study also utilized an observational method to analyze the medium's impact. The findings demonstrated that the approach considerably enhanced the fine motor skills, which encompass drawing and writing, of the children. The children's engagement and enthusiasm for learning were both boosted by the game-based activities. These results lend credence to the idea that preschool programs should take a more all-encompassing approach to teaching young children, one that prioritizes not just their cognitive but also their physical and emotional growth. This study adds to the body of knowledge on early childhood education curricula by highlighting the need of including fine motor development activities.