Healing the Earth, Inch by Inch

Here’s a wonderful story by Eric Bailey in today’s LATimes about a group of true activists from around the country working to heal scars left on the California desert by trashers and motorcyclists. They labor long days in hot sun east of Barstow, putting just about all of us to shame with their cheerfulness. They’re paid a vast $160 a week by the Student Conservation Assocation, whose motto is: "The World is Calling. Answer It."

I can only tip my hat to their reply. Here’s another thousand words on the subject:

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Published by Kit Stolz

I'm a freelance reporter and writer based in Ventura County.

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