"Faith in Place" field trip Date(s): July 24, 2008. Album by ELCA World Hunger Appeal. Photos by Leslie Abell. 1 - 30 of 30 Total.
enlarge 95KB, 480x640 1 Faith in Place 006Edit Two "Faith in Place" campers proudly showcase their tomato plants. "Faith in Place" is an interfaith non-profit that works with 400 Illinois congregations on environmental issues. The organization helps Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Ba'hai, Zoroastrian, and Sikh communities incorporate "green" values into their spiritual lives.Edit
enlarge 108KB, 640x480 2 Faith in Place 016Edit "Faith in Place" campers care for their garden, using water collected from a rainwater harvesting tank.Edit
enlarge 103KB, 640x480 3 Faith in Place 007Edit The boys took a break from playing football to pose in front of their garden.Edit
enlarge 87KB, 480x640 4 Faith in Place 008Edit I made friends with Sky, pictured here. She was shy at first, but warmed up quickly!Edit
enlarge 95KB, 452x640 5 Faith in Place 002Edit The campers were so excited to show us their garden! This photo shows the campers as they identify each plant for World Hunger intern Romi Pierce.Edit
enlarge 65KB, 640x480 7 Faith in Place 022Edit On the day ELCA World Hunger staff visited, the campers had taken a field trip to a local youth farmer's market. Here, Sky enjoys a healthy snack of zucchini, collard greens, and onions purchased at the farmer's market.Edit
