“Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) is my first internship. I didn’t know what to expect at first because I had no experience with the environment or nursery work. However, the connection LEJ makes with people, community, and work that is done is timeless. I am grateful and learned so much with LEJ. I have gained new opportunities: different programs, training, and events that LEJ made available to me. My favorite parts of the internship is learning about Native California Plants, and how to plant them. Then teaching what I have learned to multiple volunteer groups or events. I recommend anyone who needs a safe, learning and open environment to try LEJ out. As I started to invest my time as a steward for Hunter’s Point and different parts of San Francisco I noticed how invaluable this never-ending process of learning and healing will be.”