I received the following Reber Rock Farm update from Tom Duca: "Here are a few photographs of the Reber Rock Farm's temporary barn going up. The hoop supports, the skin on the ground and being pulled over them. The tension guy wires being fabricated, people eating a great lunch … [Read more...] about Reber Rock Farm Temporary Barn
Archives for March 2016
Weasels of Our Home: Terrestrial Mustelids
If you missed the first post in this series, find it here and read an introduction to our local Weasel family members and the aquatic mustelids who live here: "Weasels of Our Home: Aquatic Mustelids." Now I will introduce the terrestrial mustelids of our region. Terrestrial … [Read more...] about Weasels of Our Home: Terrestrial Mustelids
Essex Farm: Shearing
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm in Essex, New York: Snow fell on the backs of 49 naked-looking ewes yesterday. It was not the best day to take off your thick wool coat, but aside from that, everything went smoothly. The flock was locked in the barn the … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Shearing
Lakeside School: FREE Puppet Shows
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth –3rd grade education and Farm and Forest Summer Camp based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY. Three Billy Goats Gruff Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm presents... Three Billy Goats Gruff A … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: FREE Puppet Shows
Vintage Photo: Steamer Vermont Leaving Essex
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Do you recognize this ferry? What can you tell us about it? Have you ever ridden it? When do you think this photo was taken? Do you know when … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Steamer Vermont Leaving Essex