Scholarships Available Through a community donation there is a scholarship fund for this year's summer camp. If you are interested in applying for scholarship you must submit a registration form and a letter describing why you and your child want to attend summer camp, the … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: Farm and Forest Summer Camp Scholarship
Archives for April 2015
CATS Wildflower Hike Location Chosen
Tension was building as people throughout the known world were contemplating "Where would CATS’ April 25 Wildflowers of the Champlain Valley Hike take place?" A collective sigh of relief created Saturday’s strong spring winds as Outdoor Guide Elizabeth Lee selected Coon Mountain … [Read more...] about CATS Wildflower Hike Location Chosen
Essex Initiatives Updating 2015 Essex Directory
Last year we resuscitated and updated the beautiful Essex Directory that included a wonderful map by the late Sid Couchey. Special thanks to Donna Lou Sonnett for providing all the original drawings and to Sheri Amsel for updating Sid's map. We were overwhelmed by the demand … [Read more...] about Essex Initiatives Updating 2015 Essex Directory
Bake Sale for Beauty on Saturday
I've just spied a tasty notice on the Essex Calendar that will be taking place on Saturday morning in front of the Essex Post Office. Tasty? Yes, tasty, as in... a tasty bake sale! If you missed the good news, here's what you need to know: Help us beautify Essex! A Bake Sale … [Read more...] about Bake Sale for Beauty on Saturday
Essex Farm: Belief in Spring
"The year is young and fickle and changes her clothes three times a day. Sun, then clouds. Ice, then heat. But her layers of brown are steadily giving way to fresh shades of green. The garlic is up and there are new shoots of sorrel and nettle, and the chives are tall and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Belief in Spring