I love to think
of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us
every hour, if we will only tune in.
~George Washington Carver
My eight year old son, Joel joined me on the ECHO field trip
on May 25, 2012. I thought it would be a good idea for him to learn about God and ourselves through nature. ECHO
is a Christian organization that has helped 180 countries by equipping the poor
with agricultural resources and skill to reduce hunger . Our tour guide did an
excellent job in educating us on how people can use what they have to sustain
themselves. For example the man-made
fish and duck pond . As we walked about a corner we saw a duck enclosure over a
pond. Our guide explained how the duck's
manure stimulated the growth of algae, providing food for the tilapia fish. In
addition, the duck's eggs and meat provide protein for people. I also thought
the "wash hand station" was a clever idea. There was a hanging detergent
bottle filled with water connected to a
pedal; where when you stepped on the pedal
water poured out of the bottle. A
bar of soap was also attached to the device. The idea was to encourage frequent hand
washing to prevent diarrhea and other illnesses.
I love nice landscaping especially at home but, after this
field trip I will be looking for creative ways of placing plants together that
complement each other.
At the end of the day
my son said to me, " Mom I had the best day ever with you
today". In addition of having a
great time with mom he learned how God created the earth to sustain its self.
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