Selina’s entry – Pushing ahead

We’re really lucky to go to a school renown for excelling in two drastically different realms: agriculture and engineering. Being an engineer, I don’t know many — or for that matter, anybody with an agriculture background. So I am fortunate that we have resources on campus that could potentially help us as a knowledge base.

As a member of the landscaping team, I went to two unfamiliar places on campus today seeking advice on landscaping and gardening in general. I thought they could give us insight or possible donations. The first place I went to, the crop science building, was a bit confusing to navigate since I don’t have experience with how the staff/students/faculty are organized. I was left more optimistic about my visit to the Poly Plant shop. But getting donations is very hard and I can see how it will require a lot of persistence, resilience, and good attitude!

The landscaping team also went to visit Simon and Rubye this evening. She was making a delicious chili and Rachel and Caleb were playing in the back. The landscaping team took measurements of the dips in elevation and we took more pictures to help us plan. I’m very glad that we’re working with a caring family that is full of love and joy.

I am asking friends to help volunteer and buy the $6 all you can eat pancake tickets to support our cause. Currently, we may have to narrow our scope because of fears that there will not be enough funds/volunteers to support Polyhouse. And it’s heartbreaking–not because our ideas are not being fulfilled in a class, but because there’s always that risk that we may let down this sincere, good-hearted family. So please, if you have anything you can donate–resource, labor, materials–let us know! After the team visited Air Vol yesterday we were thrown aback by how good and generous companies/people can be. We hope to have more positive encounters in the future.

-Selina