Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Yesterday, after a long walk and site seeing very late at
night, the Micah Corps was out the door by 7 am and headed to the Nebraska
breakfast with our senators and congressmen. Rachel Bauer had the opportunity to present the whole group
and show the Micah Corps spirit!
After a good breakfast, we spent the morning learning from
John Hill. He is the director of the Economic and Environmental Justice at the
General Board of Church and Society. His lesson was outstanding; he taught us
how to stay environmentally friendly in our daily lives. For example, instead
of driving to work, we should ride a bike. Another great example, instead of
buying name brand chocolate bars, we should buy chocolate from the Equal Exchange.
Overall, I think his presentation was very meaningful for us.
In the afternoon we to got travel to Earth Conservation
Corps where we met Kellie Bolinder. Who would of thought the Micah Corps would
end up going on a boat ride through the Anacostia River! Sadly enough, the
Anacostia River is one of most polluted rivers in Washington D.C. But with the
help of Kellie and the ECC, young adults are trying their best to make it less
polluted and bring the Anacostia River back to life!! Way to go!! Saving the
environment at one step at a time.
-Omar Cruz
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