By Debbie Zhang
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Interview with Luis Lemus By Debbie Zhang |
| Luis Lemus from Bronx Green Up, based at the New York Botanical Garden came to visit our garden last Friday. We learned about tree pruning, such as where to cut and where not to cut. We all had a fun time even though it started raining. During his visit, we were able to get some photos of some members pruning some of our trees under his guidance. I got a chance to interview him; here are a few questions I asked him: |  |
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Debbie:
Tell me a little about your
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Debbie:
Why did you choose to become an environmentalist? Luis: Because I love nature and I love to teach. The best thing you can do is to teach. |
Debbie:
Who or what inspired you to become an environmentalist? Luis:
My family inspired me because I grew up on a farm. Growing up on a farm,
I learned how to take care of animals and plants and how to appreciate
it. Debbie:
Do/did you learn anything from working in your field of studies? Luis: I learned about taking care of the environment. I learn to love and appreciate it more. That one can protect the land and produce land with accurate knowledge. |
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Debbie:
Do you see yourself as having made any accomplishment(s) in your field
of study, if so what are they? Luis:
I managed to transform 7 acres of land in Central Park, even though it
took me 5 years. I had to cultivate the land and take care of the trees.
I learned to love the park. |
Debbie:
What’s your new role at the Botanical garden? Luis: I teach people to have a better understanding of dealing with gardens. |
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This article appeared in our December, 2002 newsletter
The Club thanks Luis Lemus and Bronx GreenUp for making such an informative visit possible.