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Lecture: Regenerative Farming- Eat Better, Save the Planet

Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Rd, Redding, CT, United States

Registration Required on the Library Website This program is co-sponsored by Little Meadow Farm of Redding and Redding Land Trust  What did our planet look like before industrial farms, crowded cities and pollution-emitting factories? How can we reverse the damage to our atmosphere, wildlife populations and health? Whitney Freeman discusses the principles of Regenerative Farming, a conservation and rehabilitation approach …

Indigo Dyeing Workshop

RARE OPPORTUNITY! Farmer Whitney is offering her indigo dyeing workshop for the first time since 2019. This long-awaited workshop will be a deep dive into tropical indigo dyeing traditions using a fermentation vat of Indigofera tinctora.  The morning will begin with an introduction to indigo and a discussion of its history as we prepare to …

$310.00

Morning Chores on the Farm (*Shepherd and Supporter Members*)

Come join us and participate in morning chores on the farm. This is a free Shepherd and Supporter member event. While you are welcome to drop in, if you know you are coming please buy a ticket for your family so we have a rough idea of participants! 

Free

Morning Chores on the Farm (*Shepherd and Supporter Members*)

Come join us and participate in morning chores on the farm. Release the ducks and geese to forage, give the chickens extra treat, meet the lambs and more! This is a free Shepherd and Supporter member event. While you are welcome to drop in, if you know you are coming please buy a ticket for …

Free
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Summer Camp June 24-28 Ages 5-12

This camp is for ages 5-12. Children will spend their days in a group of 9 children separated by age (either ages 5-8 or 9-12). Each day they will spend time focusing on Farm Animal Husbandry, Nature Art and Nature Skills. Farm Animal Husbandry gives children hands-on, age-appropriate experiences with our farm animals including sheep, …

$400

Recurring

Summer Camp July 8-12, Age 5-12

This camp is for ages 5-12. Children will spend their days in a group of 9 children separated by age (either ages 5-8 or 9-12). Each day they will spend time focusing on Farm Animal Husbandry, Nature Art and Nature Skills. Farm Animal Husbandry gives children hands-on, age-appropriate experiences with our farm animals including sheep, …

$400
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Summer Camp July 22-26, Ages 5-12

This camp is for ages 5-12. Children will spend their days in a group of 9 children separated by age (either ages 5-8 or 9-12). Each day they will spend time focusing on Farm Animal Husbandry, Nature Art and Nature Skills. Farm Animal Husbandry gives children hands-on, age-appropriate experiences with our farm animals including sheep, …

$400

Recurring

Summer Camp August 5-9, Age 5-12

This camp is for ages 5-12. Children will spend their days in a group of 9 children separated by age (either ages 5-8 or 9-12). Each day they will spend time focusing on Farm Animal Husbandry, Nature Art and Nature Skills. Farm Animal Husbandry gives children hands-on, age-appropriate experiences with our farm animals including sheep, …

$400

Fall Lambing Tour MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

This is a Shepherd and Supporter Member only event.  Become a Member here Come join us to see what fall lambing season looks like. It will be fun to contrast it with winter lambing. Because spaces are extremely limited we ask you to book only one lambing season tour per member family.  Don't forget to …

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Fall Lambing Tour MEMBER ONLY EVENT

This is a Shepherd and Supporter Member only event.  Become a Member here Come join us to see what fall lambing season looks like. It will be fun to contrast it with winter lambing. Because spaces are extremely limited we ask you to book only one lambing season tour per member family.  Don't forget to …

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Tour of the Fields MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

This is a Shepherd and Supporter Member only event.  Become a Member here Come join us to learn about our flock and our forage.  See how we plan our grazing to maximize the nutrition for the sheep and the well-being for the land. Soak in the beauty of the fields at sunset and enjoy some …

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MOVIE SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION

Join Farmer Whitney at Greenwood Features Cinema in Bethel on Saturday, October 19th for an evening of agriculture education and enlightenment!  They're hosting a viewing of the film Common Ground with a special speaking engagement with Farmer Whitney and other local farmers. The event is sure to be enlightening and a fun time.  Here's a …