The Essex County Garden Club’s GCA Club Commendation in Conservation was recently awarded to local acclaimed author and illustrator Steven Kellogg. Kellogg was recognized for his outstanding contributions in many communities, including co-founding the Champlain Area Trail … [Read more...] about Steven Kellogg Recognized for Civic Contributions
Archives for 2014
The Battle of the Bouquet River
The Battle of the Bouquet River Willsboro, New York MAY 13, 1814 PA! PA! THE BRITCHES IS COMIN! THE BRITCHES IS COMIN! These are the words yelled by young Elihu Higby to his father Levi as he ran in the door of the Higby’s Willsboro distillery on that day in 1814, to … [Read more...] about The Battle of the Bouquet River
Vintage Photo: Essex Baptist Church
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Do you recognize this building without the photo's title giving it away? I would not be surprised if you don't as this building no longer … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Essex Baptist Church
Essex Farm: From Flat to Fat
Catch up with what's happening on Essex Farm with an update from Kristin Kimball: "Pancake the piglet has gone from flat to fat this week. (Thank you, Miranda and Kate, for that evocative phrase.) We’ve been feeding him cow colostrum, which is denser than cow milk, and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: From Flat to Fat
Lakeside School: Community Winter Spiral
Community Winter Spiral Please join us to walk a Winter Spiral at Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm for a unique and beautiful celebration of the season of light. All community members are welcomed to convene at the red barn at 5:15 on Thursday Dec. 18th. Please bring a … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: Community Winter Spiral