Thanks to the extremely generous support of this amazing community, in the form of so many well wishes, prayers, bowls of the most incredible chicken soup, and countless other gestures, I'm making what feels like a miraculous recovery from perhaps the scariest accident of my … [Read more...] about James Graves Bike Accident and Recovery
James Graves
Summer Kickoff Swing Dance and Benefit Dinner with The Steady Benders on June 2 at Grange
The Whallonsburg Grange in Essex, NY welcomes The Steady Benders, for a “Swing into Summer” dance and dinner on Saturday, June 2. The evening features a cookout dinner starting at 5:00pm, swing dance lessons at 6:30pm and live music and dancing into the night. The proceeds from … [Read more...] about Summer Kickoff Swing Dance and Benefit Dinner with The Steady Benders on June 2 at Grange
Full and By Farm: Hot, Dry Spring
It is the last pick-up of the winter share and it's a good one to leave that season behind on. We have lots of new veggies out of the field—spinach, spicy greens mix, prize choi, pac choi, baby radishes and turnips, micro leeks and full sized kale. And, as promised last week, we … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Hot, Dry Spring
Building Bridges & Another Conservation Easement Success Story
Building Bridges for Grand Hike to the Essex Inn We built some bridges in preparation for the May 14th Grand Hike to the Essex Inn. Using materials purchased by a Creating Healthy Places grant, we placed boardwalks and short bridges on the new "Wadhams Highlands Trail" and … [Read more...] about Building Bridges & Another Conservation Easement Success Story
Benefit to Aid Local Farm Scorched by Fire (The Sun)
Six weeks after a fast-burning fire incinerated the barn at Reber Rock Farm, the community has raised $26,000 in reconstruction funds. A weekend benefit at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall aims to further aid those efforts. After chowing down on a dinner prepared with local food, … [Read more...] about Benefit to Aid Local Farm Scorched by Fire (The Sun)