"The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Gandhi

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Quiet and Learning

This trip was amazing! I appreciated the opportunity to connect with the environment and meet the Long Branch Environmental Education Center Staff. It was peaceful, quiet, and for the most part cell-phone service free. We stayed on a mountain and helped with blueberry transplanting and organic farming. The conversation amongst our group was different, insightful, and encouraged thinking. There was intellect and positivity. The personalities of our group members meshed well and allowed us to grow from the experience. I felt like I reconnected with the environment and learned a lot. The most impactful part of my trip was just being in nature and involved in conversations that were unique and allowed for me to learn more.

Friday, March 27, 2015

2-for-1 Miami

Impact Story - MLK I never realized that there was so much need for environmental work throughout Florida. We hiked into the mangroves and were overwhelmed by the amount of trash that was there. It was the most difficult work that we did on the trip because it not only required physical strength but also mental strength as many of us overcame several fears in an unknown environment. It was an unforgettable experience that I would definitely do again!

#cumquats

Write impact stories below. My best memory was picking the cumquat tree outside our housing :) Jasmine Noval Venus, FL Impact story