Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm: "We had hot, dry, weather this week, perfect for haymaking. Mark, Phil, Jon, Ben, Brandon, Taylor and Cameron worked long hours mowing, raking and baling while everyone else kept the farm running. We have 1,026 round … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Perfect for Haymaking
Archives for August 2016
Progress on Local North Country Cuisine Trails
Much has happened with the cuisine trail effort since my last message, so I wanted to update you on our progress. First, the Adirondack Cuisine Trail Association (ACTA) has passed a critical milestone with the submission of six (6) cuisine trail applications to the NYS Department … [Read more...] about Progress on Local North Country Cuisine Trails
CATS Workshops in August
On Tuesday, August 9, join Taylor Haskins from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on the Hidden Quarry Trail in Westport for the last in the series of the "In Place" workshops. For this workshop, "Listening in Place," Taylor will lead you along the trail where you will explore the reflections, … [Read more...] about CATS Workshops in August
GE Foundation and CFES Report Identify College & Career Readiness Steps for Low-Income Students
Today, the GE Foundation released a solutions-driven white paper, titled "New Dimensions of College and Career Readiness," that outlines strategic steps needed to help low-income students succeed in a world of exponential change. "It’s critical that we adopt new approaches to … [Read more...] about GE Foundation and CFES Report Identify College & Career Readiness Steps for Low-Income Students
Essex Community Church & ReNew Offer Food for a Cause on Essex Day
Stop by on Essex Day, August 6th, for in so doing, you will also help Essex County High Peaks Hospice. On the lawn at the Essex Community Church Manse and ReNew building on Main Street, you will find hotdogs and beverages for sale, only $1.00 each. On the Essex Community Church … [Read more...] about Essex Community Church & ReNew Offer Food for a Cause on Essex Day