I'd like to offer another round of applause (Ah, yes, the internets are echoing with digital applause!) to our relentlessly hardworking friends at adirondacksusa.com for another interactive panorama of our handsome village on Lake Champlain. In fact, this week's interactive … [Read more...] about Interactive Panorama: Beggs Park Dock in Autumn
Archives for October 2015
Vintage Stereoview: Palmer Havens Gardens
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. Last Monday we shared the stereoview above. This stereoview was found on the NY Public Library's Digital Collections simply labelled, … [Read more...] about Vintage Stereoview: Palmer Havens Gardens
Essex Farm: Cover Crops
Check out this week’s Essex Farm news from Kristin Kimball‘s blog: "Miranda and I took a ride to the raspberries after school on Monday. The pony kicked up thick clouds of dust that hovered in the golden afternoon light. The air was full of the dry, decaying smells of autumn. … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Cover Crops
Giant Hogweed: A Noxious Weed
Have ever heard of Giant Hogweed or seen it growing locally? It is pretty rare for our area, but if you do ever see it do not touch this plant! As you know some wild plants are poisonous or can cause an allergic reaction or skin rash. However, the body's reaction to the touch of … [Read more...] about Giant Hogweed: A Noxious Weed
DaCy Meadow Farm Trail Opening & Pond Sprint
Make your plans now to join us on October 17, 2015, for the DACY MEADOW FARM TRAIL OPENING & HARVEST LUNCH. Stewardship Coordinator Bill Amadon will lead the hike on this newly completed trail at 11:30 a.m. After the hike, plan to stay for a HARVEST LUNCH grown and prepared … [Read more...] about DaCy Meadow Farm Trail Opening & Pond Sprint