Project #1 and A Pledge to Protect 💚🌿

Today's journey led us to Julio Enrique Monagas Park in the town of Bayamón, where alongside the Leave No Trace Foundation, we didn't just serve; we learned and earned our certification in the seven principles of Leave No Trace:
1. Plan ahead and prepare.
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
3. Dispose of waste properly.
4. Leave what you find.
5. Minimize campfire impacts.
6. Respect wildlife.
7. Be considerate of other visitors.

We're now certified guardians of nature, ready to apply these principles wherever we go, making every step we take a step towards a better world. 🌎

From picking up trash to painting fences under the sun, we put these principles into action, beautifying and safeguarding this national park that served the community with hiking trails, campsites, and recreation areas. Today, service took on a new meaning—service is not just about grand gestures (building schools and working in soup kitchens) but also about caring for our environment in what might seem like small ways, leaving a lasting impact.

It was hot and the kids worked hard. It was great to see. 🙂

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