Reported by Cassie Tammy Wang
Greater Princeton AYLUS (GPA) “Earth Team”Volunteers, Joyce Li and Cassie Wang, worked at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on August 23, 2019, from 8 am to 5 pm (9 hours).
Barbara Philips, the Public Affairs Specialist of the NJ NRCS, has been the supervisor of the GPA Earth Team Volunteers and showed them the know-hows of the office. She has retired at the end of July, so there are many things needed to be wrapped up. As a surprise and a farewell gift, Earth Team Volunteer Cassie Wang and Joyce Li are making a video for Barbara containing some photos of Barbara as well as some words from her coworkers.
On August 23, 2019, the two Earth Team Volunteers went around the office and recorded videos of the coworkers of Barbara Philips. This video will be gifted to Barbara in hopes that it will bring joy to her and it will be a precious walk down memory lane. Her co-workers talked about their favorite moments with her, their inside jokes, how much they will miss her and more. The GPA Earth Team Volunteers also worked on laminating large educational posters that will be sent out to the district offices.
The work of GPA Earth Team Volunteers will allow NRCS to stretch available resources and plus additional conservation practices on the ground. Their work is considered important, because it improves NRCS customer service and the environment for all.
