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Land Stewardship or Environmental Disaster–Which Would You Choose?

Posted on May 19, 2022

by Marion Yaglinski

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Land stewardship is not just a feel good idea, it is essential to life on Earth. Without the biodiversity necessary to support wildlife, ecosystems will collapse and we will not be able to survive. We really are totally dependent on nature for our very existence on this planet.

Hemp—Our Study Group’s 4.20 report

Posted on May 19, 2022

by Maureen McC

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Our hemp study group decided to use the opportunity to spread a little positive energy and make Hemp SweetBraids. We borrowed the indigenous technique of braiding sweetgrass which braids 21 strands of sweetgrass together, each strand representing something unique. Seven strands are there to represent the past seven generations as well as seven strands to represent the seven future generations. Photo: Opening the evening…

Visit Your Farmers’ Market!

Posted on May 13, 2022

by Sari

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Spring and summer are great times to explore and have some fun visiting a few of our local farmers’ markets. You can also make it a great time to spend together with family and an educational trip with your children. Check out this link for some creative ideas. Shopping at local farmers’ markets is beneficial in many ways: It preserves…

Goldenrod—Star of Keystone Native Perennials

Posted on May 2, 2022

by Marion Yaglinski

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Goldenrod (Solidago) is truly the star of keystone native perennials. You are sure to find a goldenrod you and your insects will love, because there are eight species native to our area. Here they are: Anise scented goldenrod (Solidago odora) zigzag goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) bog goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa var. uliginosa) early goldenrod (Solidago juncea)* giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea)* gray goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis var. nemoralis) showy goldenrod (Solidago…

Support Local Food: Join a CSA!

Posted on April 18, 2022

by Sari

Since COVID, many have decided to grow their own food because it’s cheaper, it’s easier to gather, and it’s fresher. It also reduces your carbon footprint on the planet because you do not have to drive to the store. But, if you don’t have the time, space, or your veggies are being eaten by deer, squirrels or groundhogs, you should…

Land Stewardship or Environmental Disaster–Which Would You Choose?

Hemp—Our Study Group’s 4.20 report

Visit Your Farmers’ Market!

Goldenrod—Star of Keystone Native Perennials

Support Local Food: Join a CSA!

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