Activities:
Volunteered with Metro Atlanta Urban Farm at their home site
and also at a local church.
Tasks:
Everyone completed a variety of tasks, including
constructing the “hoop-house” structure, tilling the soil; pulling withering
leaves off of crops, and clearing away debris.
Notable events:
The main farmer was extremely enthusiastic, passionate,
funny, and positive, which made our experience all the more enjoyable. We also
spent the whole day working with one organization, which was different than the
rest of the week. It was nice to have some consistency, which allowed us to get
to know the farmer better and really gather some momentum for our projects. It
was nice to be able to put a full day’s work in and to look back at everything
we accomplished over the course of the day.
In addition, we drove by lots of beautiful murals and street
art, which we hope to see up close on Friday. The art is very colorful and
complex, and can be interpreted in many different ways.
Analysis:
While we were traveling to the different sites today, I
noticed the number of houses that were boarded verses the number of houses that
were remodeled. Gentrification is a major problem in Atlanta. Neighborhoods
have been completely flipped into apartment complexes. I know that the work that our communities
partners do in the city is very impact because without them, the homeless and
hungry community members would be at a greater disservice.
Other comments:
Today we took a photo at the College Park sign in Atlanta. After service, we came back and played
several games of basketball! For dinner, we had breakfast food: Lots of
pancakes, bacon, sausage, and collard greens that we picked from the farm!
On a side note, Atlanta’s street art is out of this world!
-Darrell and Dan
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