We started by getting a speech from Ted. He explained how our job was to get seaweed so we could give back to the earth. When we farm, we use nutrients from the soil. When we get seaweed and put it on the garden beds, we are giving nutrients back to the soil. Then he explained that we had 3 objectives: first to get all of the seaweed off the beach, second to work without complaining and keep moving especially when cold, and third, to make him suffer by carrying heavy buckets of seaweed. With that, we were off!
After we finished at the beach, we went to the farm. We ate lunch in the barn, out of the wind, and then worked to close down our beds. The kids covered the beds of garlic with straw, and the rest of the beds with seaweed. The straw will keep the soil warmer so the garlic will grow, while the seaweed will restore nutrients to the soil.
Today was a day of hard work. It was cold and, for some kids, there was no amount of clothing that could warm them up. But everyone kept going, everyone persisted. I feel like today is a true testament to the spirit of our class. The kids are wonderful!
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