Tuesday, June 19, the group went to the Miraflores Locks. We were able to see the history of how the Panam Canal was built, how it affected the communities surrounding the canal, and the biological siginifance of the construction.
The group was able to enjoy a buffet lunch that did NOT consist of rice and beans! We were mesmorized by the enginering of the lock system that is in place and the econimic impact of the ships traveling through the canal.
Wednesday, June 20. A wonderful day at the orphanage!
Maria Virginia...one of our fabulous exchange students from Brader School!!!!
From the Orphanage, we traveled to the Farm portion of the Orphanage.The farm is a fabulous location to practice sustainable agriculture. The students worked hard contributing to the farm and had a good experience understanding the difficulties involved in maintaining a sustainable farm in rural Panama.
The students conducted soil quality tests on the farm that provided valuable information to the farm director for furture agricultural practices.
The farm is a beautiful location. While the two night rural experience may have been challenging for our students, it provided our group the opportunity to expand their depth of knowledge and understanding of the importance that the farm provides the students at the orphanage.
The farm hosts small groups ranging from school groups, Peace Corps groups and outreach programs approximately three times per month. We hope to offer more services to the farm in the furture through our Panama Ecology- STRI class.
Malambo Orphanage Farm dedicted a tropical tree selection to Cape Henry Collegiate School for the service work the students provided to the farm.
Curtis is a " Fun-gi"! This picture speaks volumes...please know that the students had a FABULOUS time at school today. We were so very proud of them and their excitement with the homestay.
No comments:
Post a Comment