The Fall Nexus is out and has a great cover story on attracting pollinators to your property and news of an upcoming Xerces Society workshop called 'Bring on the Bugs'. You can also learn how to reduce the risk of fire damage to your property, learn about the big rocks scattered around our area called 'glacial erratics', see why liming in the fall is best, and learn the benefits of working buffers. Check out all of our upcoming events and farm tours and see some of the projects we've been working on this summer. 

Contains ideas on edible hedges, compost fences, a renovated horse farm complete with a newly designed mountain trail course, a new program called 'Lawns to Lettuce', and things to consider when purchasing horse property. Four workshops/tours are also highlighted. 

Learn about retrofitting a pond in Mill Creek, neighbors uniting to preserve Woods Creek near Monroe, Everett's Downspout Disconnect project, summer science camps, our recent Better Ground Showcase and some great upcoming events and field days.

Learn about compost trials that have been conducted on local farms, an Arlington farmer sending her sheep to the Philippines, picking out the perfect Christmas tree and a new guide available for families planning for the transition of a farm to the next generation. There are also articles on: organic beans being grown here, livestock handling expert Temple Grandin and the Country Living Expo, the 30th Annual Plant Sale and soil testing.