Black Kettle Nature Trail “Trailhead Sign” (photo credit: Kathryn Cramer) The June 18th trail project at the Black Kettle Nature Trail was quite productive. The first thing we did was to put a “Trailhead Sign” by the road because the beginning to the trail, located behind the … [Read more...] about CATS: Immediate Trail-work Gratification
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Midsummer Mixer at The Whallonsburg Grange Hall
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall has lots going on this summer! Great program last night showing the film BLOOM and discussing the health of Lake Champlain. Today (Saturday, 6/25) is the Midsummer Mixer, an Event By and For Farmers. Workshops, farm tours, tabling, and discussion … [Read more...] about Midsummer Mixer at The Whallonsburg Grange Hall
Summer Arrives in Essex on Lake Champlain
Kim Rielly posted an enthusiastic blog post about summer in Essex celebrating flood recovery, exciting new businesses and the timeless charm that has drawn visitors and residents for decades. She asks, "could it possibly be true that the recently-submerged businesses were … [Read more...] about Summer Arrives in Essex on Lake Champlain
Full and By Farm, June 23, 2011
We took advantage of the beautifully sunny weather spell to make hay. We cut about 22 acres starting last week, and successfully baled 19 of it. The rain caught us in the middle of raking the last small field and we had to abandon the project. Once the grass and clover is cut … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, June 23, 2011
Mixing It Up with Raucous Farmers at the Grange
The Greenhorns, a national nonprofit organization led by a self described "raucous posse of America’s new generation of farmers," will host a grange hall mixer at the historic Whallonsburg Grange Hall on the shores of Lake Champlain this Saturday, June 25th beginning at 10 am... … [Read more...] about Mixing It Up with Raucous Farmers at the Grange