In previous posts we spoke about the work of the East Jerusalem Palestinian MiniActive volunteers helping to deal with unwanted waterfalls and streams, that developed as a result of the major winter storm in January 2013.
Winter damage in A-Tur
Now, we’re here to show pictures of streams and waterfalls that are supposed to be there…
Banias stream
And its famous waterfall
Earlier this week, a select group of MiniActive volunteers traveled north to the Golan Heights to enjoy the Hermon Stream Nature Reserve (known as the Banias). They left Jerusalem at the crack of dawn, drove all the way up to the Banias, had the full tour, ate lunch, and came back home.
Resting beside the stream
This trip is another thank-you to the hard work these women put in every week in improving everyday life in East Jerusalem, one phone call at a time. For example, recent issues include:
Getting a bench installed at a bus stop outside the Old City:
Bus stop bench
And reporting health hazards, including areas prone to rat infestation:
In Silwan
