Natural Path Sanctuary activities and ideas have made their way into the news many times as our story grows and connects with people. We are always happy to share what we are doing with as many people as possible.
2024
Feb. 20, 2024
Natural Path Sanctuary Rules and Regulations
Isthmus | Madison
Media Release: Workshop
https://isthmus.com/events/natural-path-sanctuary-rules-and-regulations/
Feb. 19, 2024
Learn about the Natural Path Sanctuary at Feb. 20 event
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/learn-about-the-natural-path-sanctuary-at-feb-20-event/article_34d5942c-cf43-11ee-a4cf-078d886cdcee.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1hX-G-aRNTGKBtyJYMp_osYtJGUU0qWejTknc93IFKjNJBaJcV_fewfG4
2023
Nov. 16, 2023
An ‘out of this world’ time at the Farley Center: MMSD Planetarium director Ben Senson guides guest through the night sky at stargazing event
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/an-out-of-this-world-time-at-the-farley-center/article_ab042c90-83de-11ee-8eb7-d3ab02decaad.html
Nov. 2, 2023
Look up! Farley Center, MMSD Planetarium to host ‘Dessert After Dark’ event on Saturday, Nov. 11
The Verona Press
By Maddie Bergstrom Staff reporter
www.veronapress.com/news/look-up/article_d97de41a-782d-11ee-b138-27996015acec.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Oct. 13, 2023
A ‘ripe’ tradition: Farley Center’s Fall Festival brings people together to celebrate fall harvest, make fresh apple cider
The Verona Press
By Maddie Bergstrom Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/a-ripe-tradition/article_054463b6-67b3-11ee-bfea-4f4339be5da1.html
Article in Spanish
Oct. 1, 2023
Farley Center holds annual Fall Festival on Sunday
Channel 3000
By Lucy Wentink
https://www.channel3000.com/news/farley-center-holds-annual-fall-festival-on-sunday/article_59a10712-608c-11ee-bdb5-27c14665f1c8.html
Oct. 1, 2023
Fall Festival media release
The Isthmus
https://isthmus.com/events/farley-center-fall-celebration/
Sept. 29, 2023
Destination Madison details Weekend Events
15 WMTV
By Juliana Tornabene
https://www.nbc15.com/2023/09/29/destination-madison-details-weekend-events/
Sept. 27, 2023
Fall is here, now time to celebrate!
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/fall-is-here-now-time-to-celebrate/article_91d9e018-5d7b-11ee-a06d-4b42fa4375fd.html
Sept. 14, 2023
A big day for art: Dane Arts Buy Local Market visits Verona’s Farley Center, putting a spotlight on local artists
The Verona Press
By Maddie Bergstrom Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/a-big-day-for-art/article_1286b8de-5283-11ee-88c3-b71ae2444e2b.html
Spanish version of article
Sept. 4, 2023
Farley Center Land Art Exhibition interview with artist Efrat Livny
WORT
By Gil Halsted
Aug. 30, 2023
Earth Connections Land Art Exhibit returns to Farley Center through Oct. 31
The Verona Press
By Maddie Bergstrom Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/earth-connections-land-art-exhibit-returns-to-farley-center-through-oct-31/article_a9c9b5b0-4762-11ee-8a77-cf6bb6af54cd.html
Aug. 28, 2023
Farley Center Land Art Exhibition interview with artist John Steines
WORT
By Gil Halsted
Aug. 26, 2023
Art celebrates a natural aura: FARLEY CENTER | ‘EARTH CONNECTIONS’
Wisconsin State Journal
By Gayle Worland
https://madison.com/art-celebrates-a-natural-aura/article_4ad29268-5a08-5f52-a2be-17d1fb9ace41.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Aug. 21, 2023
Farley Center is hosting a sustainable-focused land art exhibit
NBC 15 News
By Phoebe Murray
www.nbc15.com/2023/08/21/farley-center-hosting-land-art-exhibit-with-sustainable-works/?fbclid=IwAR1SANTMGU7Vv8eQ6Mg0_ilYQpHEItx_lIm3goKjF4wbfRWX4slnD6M1dTg
Aug. 20, 2023
Natural Path Sanctuary Workshop
Isthmus | Madison
Media Release: Workshop
isthmus.com/events/natural-path-sanctuary-workshop/
Aug. 15-Oct. 31, 2023
Earth Connections
Isthmus | Madison
Media Release: Earth Connections Land Art Exhibiton at Farley Center
https://isthmus.com/events/earth-connections-farley-land-art/
Aug. 11, 2023
The Farley Center is hosting an art show — and it’s all compostable
Madison Magazine
channel3000.com/madison-magazine/the-farley-center-is-hosting-an-art-show-and-it-s-all-compostable/article_dd21f462-370f-11ee-b01d-177beda1d58d.html
July 15, 2023
Congress of Starlings
Isthmus | Madison
Media Release: Congress of Starlings concert
https://isthmus.com/events/congress-of-starlings-farley/
June 23, 2023
Becoming a Backyard Beekeeper is Within Reach
Madison Magazine
by Anna Kottakis
The Farley Center’s beekeeping program promotes small-scale, sustainable beekeeping in Wisconsin.
hhttps://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/becoming-a-backyard-beekeeper-is-within-reach/article_ee75effa-1097-11ee-a45f-0b5e40cb7f8e.html
June 17, 2023
A Day with the Natural Path Sanctuary Staff
Isthmus | Madison
Announcing A Day with the Natural Path Sanctuary Staff at Farley Center
https://isthmus.com/events/a-day-with-the-natural-path-sanctuary-staff/
June 15 & 16, 2023
Farley Center Volunteer Work Day
Isthmus | Madison
Announcing Farley Center Volunteer Work Day at Farley Center
https://isthmus.com/events/farley-center-volunteers-sculpture/
June 3, 2023
Food Forest Tour
Isthmus | Madison
Announcing Food Forest Tours at Farley Center
https://isthmus.com/events/food-forest-tour-farley/
June 3, 2023
Too Sick Charlie
Isthmus | Madison
Announcing Too Sick Charlie concert at Farley Center
https://isthmus.com/events/too-sick-charlie-farley/
May 20,2023
Beni Daiko
Isthmus | Madison
Announcing Madison Japanese Taiko Drumming Group – BENI DAIKO concert at Farley Center
https://isthmus.com/events/beni-daiko-farley/
May/June 2023
“AAPI Women Making A Difference In Madison”
BRAVA Magazine
Caroline Tu Farley, Program Director for the Farley Center is featured in BRAVA Magazine for her work in promoting social justice through sustainability.
https://bravamagazine.com/aapi-women-breaking-barriers/?fbclid=IwAR2zjdRwXHYRyZY8MmjEzAWF9QLULgE3l6LVqJbixhpIY8be8SnE3FVGcuM
March 13, 2023
“Collaborative Farming At The Farley Center”
WORT
Joining A Public Affair is Farley Center Farm Manager Seth Riley and Farley Center farmers, Sam Hsieh of Jumping Spider Farm, and Chandy Karnum of Ganni Moon Farm.
https://www.wortfm.org/collaborative-farming-at-the-farley-center/?fbclid=IwAR3-wRppfvw6NxU3O6ci0hXOZ8yj6Ool4Kq_H4mIbVQ7b5RDSNjVdhZV34Q
February 6, 2023
“Exploring options for funerals and environmentally-conscious burials; A state program that helps pay for funeral, cemetery and crematory expenses”
Wisconsin Public Radio
The Larry Meiller Show
NPS Director, Shedd Farley, guest
https://www.wpr.org/shows/exploring-options-funerals-and-environmentally-conscious-burials-state-program-helps-pay
2022
October 26, 2022
“Green burials gain interest in Dane Co., reviving thousands of years of human tradition”
NBC 15 News
by Michelle Baik
https://www.nbc15.com/2022/10/26/green-burials-gain-interest-dane-co-reviving-thousands-years-human-tradition/?fbclid=IwAR2qovz4a6yr3JcCkDrfWDTmt1lAEwL3BlDa2faUBWpQVairbUnBk4hjkw0–
September 24, 2022
“Fall Festival”
Isthmus Event Listing
https://isthmus.com/events/farley-center-fall-celebration/e
September 23, 2022
“11 fall events for the engaged eater”
Madison Magazine
by Emma Waldinger
https://www.channel3000.com/11-fall-events-for-the-engaged-eater/
September 13, 2022
“First Annual Urban Triage Harvest Festival set for Sept. 17”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/first-annual-urban-triage-harvest-festival-set-for-sept-17/article_5a87346a-33b7-11ed-9240-d3b539b9f7d9.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
August 28, 2022
“Creative Dying Game set for Sept. 1”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/creative-dying-game-set-for-sept-1/article_4f002314-2727-11ed-b938-73880d8c926a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
August 25, 2022
“Creative Dying Game”
Isthmus | Madison
news release
https://isthmus.com/events/creative-dying-game/
August 13, 2022
“Gene Farley sculpture exhibit opening reception is Aug. 13”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/gene-farley-sculpture-exhibit-opening-reception-is-aug-13/article_f1d206fa-1b2b-11ed-b88b-efe4563a4510.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
August 8, 2022
“Madison program empowers communities of color in agriculture”
The Cap Times
https://captimes.com/news/madison-program-empowers-communities-of-color-in-agriculture/article…
August 6, 2022
“Cris and Ann Plata”
Isthmus | Madison
https://isthmus.com/events/cris-ann-plata-farley/
August 4, 2022
“A ‘quail-ity’ effort: Two dozen northern bobwhite quail introduced to farmland to help restore native population”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/business/a-quail-ity-effort-two-dozen-northern-bobwhite-quail-introduced-to-farmland-to-help-restore/article_4a34ba20-142b-11ed-a9ce-3bab84f27c81.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
July 20, 2022
“Welcome, Jumping Spider Farm!”
Mount Horeb Farmers Market Blog
https://www.mthorebfarmersmarket.com/blog
July 7, 2022
“The Honey Pies to sweeten July 9 with a concert”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/the-honey-pies-to-sweeten-july-9-with-a-concert/article_69e6245a-fe49-11ec-aab5-8fddb31dfc70.html
July 3, 2022
“Brave Crossing” book discussion with author Maria Alvarez Stroud set for July 10″
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/brave-crossing-book-discussion-with-author-maria-alvarez-stroud-set-for-july-10/article_e30760d6-fafe-11ec-8024-77b369adfe39.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2FLpgptSZs-Ayep_FOg2FYsL6FwQQBuDDhLlTf2KpsyZKaAYq_wn3RgWk
June 15, 2022
“Harvesting a community: Farley Center Hosts Supporting Healthy Black Agriculture Program”
Verona Press
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/harvesting-a-community-farley-center-hosts-supporting-healthy-black-agriculture-program/article_6344c526-eceb-11ec-8414-f7ab9a4c1922.html
May 9, 2022
“To the heartbeats of their drums: Madison taiko drumming group holding free concert May 15”
Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/to-the-heartbeats-of-their-drums-madison-taiko-drumming-group-holding-concert-may-15/article_274055a2-cfab-11ec-9577-1740bca9a701.html
May 4, 2022
“Program gives Black families from Madison area opportunity to explore world of agriculture”
Channel 3000
https://www.channel3000.com/program-gives-black-families-from-madison-area-opportunity-to-explore-world-of-agriculture/
May 2, 2022
“Engineering a sustainable future: Four UW-Madison students repair, improve solar heater at Farley Center”
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/engineering-a-sustainable-future-four-uw-madison-students-repair-improve-solar-heater-at-farley-center/article_b530661c-ca2a-11ec-bd57-73d479cf9e79.html
April 4, 2022
“The Farley Center and SWWAP hold a concert for Ukraine’s benefit”
Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice online news
https://isthmus.com/events/intemperance-collective-farley/
March 16, 2022
“Intemperance Collective”
press release: The local Southwest Wisconsin Area Progressives organization and the Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability will be hosting a benefit concert to raise funds for humanitarian relief for Ukraine on April 3, at the historic old schoolhouse, featuring Intemperance Collective, a band that plays folk-dance and Eastern European music.
https://isthmus.com/events/intemperance-collective-farley/
March 13, 2022
“Farley Center honey highlight of new cocktail at Madison bar”
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/business/farley-center-honey-highlight-of-new-cocktail-at-madison-bar/article_8ef869ea-a2ed-11ec-9d96-af8d8689526a.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3VCYF8pR6Ap_KtmLrJgzQWaNlQssTHTFeHq5f1q8ceaMmo_zXw9fJf9T0
March 9, 2022
“Back to the Earth: Why Green Burials Matter”
press release: Center for Culture, History and Environment Environmental Colloquium
https://isthmus.com/events/back-to-the-earth-why-green-burials-matter/
January, 2022
“Doodle Doctor”
Originally published in 1974, this article about Gene Farley’s artistic habit was recently found in the Farley Center’s archives (i.e. an old box in a storage unit). Gene’s art (doodles) are all around the Farley grounds and we will be celebrating them in Aug. 2022.
http://farleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/doodle-dr.jpg
January 10, 2022
“Domestic Terrorism”
Presented by United Against Hate (Farley Center is on the Advisory Board)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z55E5vku7xY
2021
December 31, 2021
Return To Nature: Green Burial Practices
WORT Community Radio
“A Green burial is a process caring for the dead with minimal environmental impact. On A Public Affair , guest host Gene Delcourt leads an end of year discussion about end of life choices. Gene spoke with Rev. Selena Fox and Shedden Farley about the practice, and how we can care for the earth even after we pass.”
https://www.wortfm.org/return-to-nature-green-burial…/
September 30, 2021
Farley Center’s Fall Festival set for Oct. 3
by Neal Patten, Staff reporter
The Verona Press
https://www.veronapress.com/news/community/farley-center-s-fall-festival-set-for-oct-3/article_9b7ce0e0-2266-11ec-a39d-afbece68c092.html
September 23, 2021
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice virtual Town Hall
Caroline Tu Farley gave a short recording that was played at this Town Hall (starts at 6:40 min on video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SocOYJFU-0
September 15, 2021
Watch now: More people using ‘green’ burials to return to the earth when they die
by Molly DeVore
Wisconsin State Journal
https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/watch-now-more-people-using-green-burials-to-return-to-the-earth-when-they-die/article_1633fa99-d53d-520b-a6ed-aebe5b9da020.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
September 9, 2021
Gil Halsted’s WORT broadcast talking about the land art from the 2021 Farley Center exhibition in the Natural Path Sanctuary, featuring artists Iris Nguyen, Katrina Krueger, Steve Heuer and Mona Cassis
http://farleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Land-art-final-Mixdown-1.mp3
June 25, 2021
“Farley Center hosting mid-July tours, work days”
by Emilie Heidemann
The Verona Press
https://www.unifiednewsgroup.com/verona_press/community/farley-center-hosting-mid-july-tours-work-days/article_ed546f74-b597-5c1d-a291-69d7cf892faa.html
May 30, 2021
“Woodcarving artist David Carlson working on project for the Farley Center”
by Neal Patten, Unified Newspaper Group
The Verona Press
https://www.unifiednewsgroup.com/verona_press/community/woodcarving-artist-david-carlson-working-on-project-for-the-farley-center/article_4fe0d587-1868-5606-9bd5-fdcfdb568ace.html
May 12, 2021
“Farley Center hosting tree carving tour May 26”
by Scott De Laruelle
The Verona Press
https://www.unifiednewsgroup.com/verona_press/community/farley-center-hosting-tree-carving-tour-may-26/article_1291bde2-2218-539c-b994-fe4165c9d9a9.html
March 3, 2021
Discover Wisconsin: Verona video
Check out the Farley Center and other great organizations in Discover Wisconsin’s episode on Verona, WI! The Farley Center’s piece starts around the 5:00 minute mark – listen to Director Shedd Farley, Farmer Vanessa Kwok Brandt with Discovery Wisconsin’s and Farley Center Board Secretary Marie Justice interviewing them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ubh9tMzR60&t=2s
2020
September/October
Funeral Home / Home Funeral
Nimbus: An Arts and Science Magazine
by Virginia Rose
http://farleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Nimbus.pdf
August 3, 2020
Green Burials with Shedd Farley- Eco Action Tuesday
Video by Monona Public Library
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUW5R5g9ciQ&feature=youtu.be
July 22, 2020
Gathering Waters names Wisconsin’s 2020 Land Conservation Leadership Award winners
Peter McKeever, who was instrumental in founding of Natural Path Sanctuary, is one of the 2020 award winners.
by Kevin Passon
The Herald-Independent
https://www.hngnews.com/monona_cottage_grove/article_20ae78c3-5580-505d-a02a-98e272888d7a.html
March 3, 2020
Meet four modern farmers in the Madison area
Hannah Wente
Madison Magazine
https://www.channel3000.com/modern-farmers-the-future-of-farming-is-in-the-hands-of-the-young-and-innovative/?fbclid=IwAR1LBwOp3jaiNsAjQt3pb2Z9ZEfHjtNRSAAx7-zxflKCyFv4RBn6Cwt42UA
February 13, 2020
“Green Burial, An Interview with Shedd Farley
WGTD’s The Morning Show
Greg Berg
2019
December 26, 2019
“Green Justice”
By Julie Tallard Johnson
Mount Horeb Mail
http://naturalpathsanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/GreenJustice.pdf
2018
September 2018
Funeral Home or Home Funeral
By Virginia Rose
Journey of Aging, A Resource Guide for Caregivers & Aging Adults
http://farleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FuneralHome-HomeFuneral.pdf
September 17, 2018
Sanctuary, Environmental Land Art at the Farley Center Exhibit
Community Conversations on The Sun
By John Quinlan
https://soundcloud.com/john-quinlan-488754801/community-conversations-on-the-sun-mike-mccabe-paul-esser-and-the-farley-center
2017
November 2, 2017
How Baby Boomers Grow Older With a Social Conscience
by Dave Cieslewicz
http://isthmus.com/news/cover-story/how-baby-boomers-grow-older-with-a-social-conscience
June 7, 2017
Green burials could be on the rise in Wisconsin
WKOW.com Channel 27
http://www.wkow.com/story/35608572/2017/06/07/green-burials-could-be-on-the-rise-in-wisconsin#.WTf9bdyk7Y9.email
2016
Sep 12, 2016
A Focus on Shedd Farley
Caffeine Clarity: Making the world a better place, one cup at a time
http://caffeineclarity.com/2016/09/shedd-farley/
2015
April 20, 2015
Natural Path Sanctuary Visit
Knitting My Burial Shroud Blog
http://knittingmyburialshroud.blogspot.com/2015/04/natural-path-sanctuary-visit.html
March 1, 2015
Viewing the Film Dying Green and the Reflections of an Audience
Northwoods Casket Company
http://www.northwoodscasket.com/northwoodscasket/2015/2/11/bfuc7j26ek783bi1cxryw9cqei4rtw
2014
October 31, 2014
Natural burials draw new interest for simplicity, low-carbon footprint
Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, WI
http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/natural-burials-draw-new-interest-for-simplicity-low-carbon-footprint-b99370140z1-281157172.html
September, 2014
Ten Ways to Plan a Greener Funeral
Nature’s Pathways
http://naturespathways.com/healthy-finances/item/4025-ten-ways-to-plan-a-greener-funeral#.V0Uk6deztjF
June 3, 2014
Eco-Friendly Burials Gain Favor Among Baby Boomers
Boston Globe
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/06/05/eco-friendly-burials-gain-favor-among-baby-boomers/tuU9w54yOtZ7ck1MHtURUJ/story.html
May 9, 2014
Eugene Farley, 1927-2013, Tireless Advocate for All Living Creatures and the Planet
Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice
http://wnpj.org/node/9123
2013
November 1, 2013
Green burials, Extraordinary Stories by Doug Moe
Wisconsin State Journal:
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/columnists/doug-moe/doug-moe-green-burials-extraordinary-stories/article_0a106c7f-ce46-5760-aa1d-65f32bde0881.html
2012
September 11, 2012
Kevin Corrado Helps People Stay Green Even in Death
Wisconsin State Journal: read more about Kevin Corrado, former cemetery coordinator,
http://host.madison.com/business/big-career-moves-kevin-corrado-helps-people-stay-green-even/article_58894e78-fb91-11e1-8c4a-001a4bcf887a.html
August 24, 2012
“A Conversation About Healthcare with Dr. Eugene Farley, MD and Dr. Laurel B. Mark, MD”
Wisconsin Grassroots Network
An interview with two physicians about the issues affecting the healthcare system in Wisconsin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_P80dDJ1K
2010
August 28, 2010
Proposed Green Cemetery Near Verona Sparks Controversy
The Cap Times, Madison, WI
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/environment/proposed-green-cemetery-near-verona-sparks-controversy/article_4659fde6-b229-11df-a452-001cc4c03286.html