I had the opportunity to volunteer for the Accokeek Foundation's Ecosystem Farm. My experience was personalized because I was the only volunteer there, so I embarked on four hours of work with some of the employees. The project in mind for the day was wheat harvesting. I had never harvested wheat or even seen wheat in it's natural form ever! This experience was definitely a memorable one as I learned new things and saw some of the beauty that Mother Nature has to offer. (Anyone ever wonder why Nature is a woman? I guess I'll ask Captain Planet... lol)
On the way to the farm, I road down a long "back road" that featured farms and other ecological centers. I came upon a wetland, which I will work on better identifying. I couldn't believe it since the only wetlands I get to see are polluted and sometimes dried up. If only the world could enjoy all the benefits that the people who live and farm on this "back road" get to experience daily. Seeing all of the beauty of this secluded area made me think: "When did convenience begin to trump Nature's needs?" Everyone who knows me knows that I love the animals, so I often think of the impact our actions are having on our fellow earthlings. How often do you consider sacrificing something for an animal. Here's a clue: If you no longer use plastic grocery bags and have converted to a canvas market bag, you've just contributed in some way to an animal's preservation. Go you! "Plastic is bad, umkay???!!!"
If you would like to explore or volunteer at the ecosystem farm, visit http://www.accokeek.org/
XO
Tia
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