Tag Archives: Culture

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Rules and Regulations Presentation

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief, woods

12/9/25

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Rules and Regulations Presentation presented by NPS Cemeterians

The Natural Path Sanctuary promotes a legacy of care and respect for the earth through choosing a natural burial. We recognize that death is not always easy to accept, whether anticipated or unanticipated, and all involved with the Natural Path Sanctuary believe that there is healing in the practice of a natural-life sustaining burial.

The Natural Path Sanctuary is committed to family and community friendly burials with as minimal of an impact on the environment as possible. It is our desire to preserve the natural beauty of the land in life and in death.

Topics of discussion:
Embalming
Outer burial containers and liners
Biodegradable containers and coverings
Cremation Remains
Grave Markers
Planting of Flowers, plants, shrubs and trees
Floral Tributes and Decorations
Size of Memorial gathering

Our rules are based on our desire that people buried here will be a part of the natural path of life and death, buried amongst the trees and the plants.

Please RSVP to nps@farleycenter,org or call the Farley Center at 608-845-8724.

www.naturalpathsanctuary.org

Natural Path Sanctuary Death Education Market

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, Green Cemetaries, Grief

Join Us for the Natural Path Sanctuary Death Education Market
Date: Saturday , June 21, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Farley Center, 2299 Spring Rose Rd, Verona, WI

The Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) and Farley Center invite you to an engaging and educational event focused on end-of-life awareness and resources. The Death Education Market offers an opportunity to explore meaningful ways to approach death with compassion, knowledge, and preparation. This is the first time we are doing this event.

This unique event will feature:

1:30 Natural Path Sanctuary Tour by Director Shedd Farley and Cemeterian Dustin Duve

Local Vendors & Organizations: Connect with professionals offering eco-friendly burial products, funeral planning services, and holistic end-of-life care.

Whether you’re curious about sustainable burial practices, seeking guidance on end-of-life planning, or simply want to explore this important topic in a supportive setting, this market is for you. Share stories, ask questions, and learn from others in a welcoming, open environment

Admission: Free and open to the public.
There will be food vendors available – please bring cash.

To learn more about the Natural Path Sanctuary/Farley Center, go to naturalpathsanctuary.org and www.farleycenter.org

If you would like to participate, please contact programs@farleycenter.org We have limited space available for death education community groups, funeral homes, shroud and casket makers (all certified for use in the NPS) and other related organizations. All must be approved to participate.

We look forward to seeing you at this meaningful and inspiring event!

Participants: (More will be added as we confirm groups/vendors)
Natural Path Sanctuary
Ryan Funeral Home
Gunderson Funeral Home
Good Mourning
Walking Each Other Home
Prairie Sundance

Food Vendor
El Sabor de Puebla/Reyna Gonzalez

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief, woods

5/13/25

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary

Come join a Natural Path Sanctuary Cemeterian, Shedd Farley or Dustin Duve, on a walking tour of the Natural Path Sanctuary. Meet at the bur oak tree near the red packing shed at the Farley Center at 9:50 a.m.. Please wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing nps@farleycenter.org or calling the Farley Center at 608-845-8724. Tours fill up fast so if you sign up and need to cancel, please let us know so we can add another from our waitlist.

Come take a walk through the Natural Path Sanctuary and learn about green burial.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER.

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief, woods

8/12/25

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary

Come take a walk through the Natural Path Sanctuary and learn about green burial.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER.

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour

community, Culture, Death, Dying, end-of-life, environmental, Green Cemetaries, Grief, woods

10/14/25

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary

Come take a walk through the Natural Path Sanctuary and learn about green burial.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER.

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS)- Green Burial Presentation at Midwest Regional Energy Fair (MREA)

Culture, Death, Dying, Green Cemetaries, Grief

6/22/24

Director Shedd Farley will give a presentation titled “Green Burial” at the Midwest Regional Energy Fair (MREA) on Sat, June 22 at 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the blue flag tent.

https://www.theenergyfair.org/

The Green Burial presentation is listed under the Sustainable Living workshop category.

Learn about the history, culture, and methods of green burials compared to conventional methods. Gain insight into the environmental considerations, logistics, gimmicks, preparation, and containers ending with a question and answer session.

For more information, please contact Director Shedd Farley at director@farleycenter.org

Farley Center Summer Market featuring the NPS-4:00pm

celebration, community, Culture, environmental, farm, Food, friendship, fun

June 8, 2024, 4-5 p.m.

We will feature the Natural Path Sanctuary at the Farley Center Summer Market with a tour by Natural Path Sanctuary Board Chair Jeanne Meier from 4:00-5:00. Please meet a the kiosk a few minutes before 4:00.

So, come join us for a fun summer market at BOWA (Bur Oak Welcoming Area) at the Farley Center! We will have lots of vendors, food, music and a tour!

See info on the Farley Center Summer Market

Summer Market Flyer

Farley Center: Watch the Eclipse

community, Culture, environmental, fun, Wisconsin

April 8, 2024

Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024! Experience the magic of the eclipse at the Farley Center! You don’t want to miss this!

Don’t forget to bring your solar eclipse glasses (you can get at Hyvee, Walgreens, etc..), lawn chairs, snacks, etc… Join us in hanging out for this celestrial event. See you there!

Cocktail Hour with Farley Center

bees, celebration, community, Culture, environmental, farm, Food, friendship, fun, honey, sustainable farming

3/28/24

Farley Center has partnered once again with Palette Bar and Grill on a cocktail using sustainably farmed honey from the Farley Center. Their Spring menu will once again feature the Farley Fly-By cocktail!

Join us on March 28th for a cocktail hour from 4-6pm where you will get to try our Farley Fly-by (you can also order without alcohol) and learn about the Farley Center, their beekeeping program, and sustainable practices.

Join us in giving back during this year’s event! With every purchase of Farley Fly-Bys, a portion of sales will go towards supporting Farley Center’s Beekeeping Program!

Learn more about the Farley Center beekeepers at
http://farleycenter.org/programsevents/beekeepers/

Making a Planet-Friendly Farm Bill

community, Culture, environmental, farm, Food, health, justice, Peace, sustainability, sustainable farming

Feb. 12, 2024

Making a Planet-Friendly Farm Bill

The federal Farm Bill isn’t just vitally important to farmers, it impacts every American community—urban, suburban and rural. This massive legislation shapes national policies dealing with everything from nutrition and hunger to climate change and natural resource conservation. Hear how a new Farm Bill can be turned into a force promoting agricultural practices that are good for farmers, the land, air and water quality, consumers, and future prospects for life on our planet. Find out what you can do to influence what the next Farm Bill ends up looking like.

SPEAKERS

Darin Von Ruden is a third-generation dairy farmer who is president of Wisconsin Farmers Union. Darin has been active with Farmers Union at the local, state and national levels and is a seven-time recipient of the Silver Star Award, National Farmers Union’s highest recognition of membership development. He and his wife JoAnn live in Westby and transitioned the farm to the fourth generation when their son Brett purchased the machinery and 50-cow dairy herd.

Margaret Krome has spent over 30 years developing federal and state programs and policies supporting sustainable agriculture. Margaret’s interest in agriculture dates back to her childhood, as the grandchild of a Florida avocado and citrus grower. She is policy program director at Michael Fields Agriculture Institute and previously worked for the Wisconsin Rural Development Center.

Mike McCabe is a member of a team promoting regenerative agriculture for the climate action group 350 Wisconsin. Mike got his start milking cows and working the land on his family’s farm before going on to lead the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign for nearly two decades and establish the grassroots group Blue Jean Nation. During a two-year stint in the Peace Corps, he served as an agriculture education adviser in the West African country of Mali.

HOSTED BY
Farley Center for Peace, Justice, and Sustainability
Southwest Wisconsin Area Progressives (SWWAP)
Brix Cider
Blue Jean Nation
350 Wisconsin