| 上海與北京的的義工們積極的為這些遠道而來的朋友準備了精采的活動行程，不但參觀了雄偉的長城、霓虹璀璨的上海外灘、還去了天安門廣場以及當地美麗的花園與寺廟。雖然這些參觀行程都令人驚艷，但是真正令他們難忘的卻是和當地學生的互動過程。
在上海中學裡，他們幫忙為當地的一個有機花園澆水，在北京一同慶祝「水節」，並參觀一個由學生製作的節水裝置，還用硬紙板、稻草、葵花子、堅果等材料，作成用來豐富行為的玩具，為上海動物園裡的黑猩猩增加牠們的生活樂趣，並與幾位在園中積極協助改善動物居住環境的員工們會面，以及針對該園動物的飼養方式及居住環境作討論。
最後在離開中國前，每位組員都從這個難得的交換經驗中，收獲良多，並且深深的體會到，唯有透過分享彼此的價值觀、希望和決心，才能創造出愛的地球村，讓這個世界更美好。
by Zachary Storey
College Leadership Council
Danbury, Connecticut, USA
Ideas, experiences and smiles were just a few of the
things that were shared when college Roots & Shoots
members from the U.S. visited fellow members in China
last month.
The trip was part of a new exchange program, through
which Roots & Shoots student members hope to bypass
cultural barriers to connect with other individuals
who share a respect for the environment, animals and
the human community.
Volunteers in Shanghai and Beijing worked diligently
to prepare a schedule full of activities for us. We
marveled at the Great Wall of China, the glorious
lights of Shanghai's Bund, the sheer size of Tiananmen
Square and the beauty of the area’s temples and gardens.
Although the sightseeing was breathtaking, the most
fulfilling experiences came from our interactions
with the Chinese students.
At a Shanghai high school, we helped water an exquisite
organic garden and were given eggplants and peppers
to enjoy. In Beijing, we joined together with the
Chinese students to celebrate Water Celebration Day
and looked at student-made displays on how to reduce
water usage.
Later, we all worked together, stuffing cardboard
tubes with straw, sunflower seeds and nuts to create
chimpanzee enrichment toys for the Shanghai Zoo.
During our tour of the Shanghai Zoo, we paid close
attention to the zoo's treatment of its animals and
discussed ways the zoo could provide healthier environments
for the animals. We met several dedicated individuals
at the zoo who are trying to help the animals little
by little with added enrichment and updated enclosures.
We came away from the exchange experience feeling
energized, with a new appreciation for the sharing
of culture and experience that is necessary to create
a caring global community.
We expected overwhelming differences. We discovered
that people everywhere share the same values, hopes
and determination to make the world a better place.
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