March 21, 2024
What is Green Burial?
Cemeterian Dustin Duve from Natural Path Sanctuary will discuss green burial options. Learn about the Natural Path Sanctuary, located in Verona, a nature preserve burial ground also known as a green cemetery. The first cemetery in Dane County that exclusively follows natural/green burial practices offering natural and traditional alternative to modern-day burials.
Please RSVP to nps@farleycenter.org
March 3, 2024
EVENT IS FULL AS OF 2/14/24 – WAITLIST ONLY
Reusable Beeswax Wrapper Workshop with Jeanne Meier
Join Natural Path Sanctuary Board Chair Jeanne Meier on March 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Farley Center for a workshop on creating reusable beeswax wraps. These eco-friendly wraps will use beeswax from the Farley Center hives, promoting a plastic-free lifestyle. Don’t miss this sustainable and fun event! There is no cost to attend, but each participant must bring a hand towel, an iron, and a grater or vegetable peeler (for grating wax). Each person will go home with 3 wraps of varied sizes.
Space is limited to 12 participants and registration is required.
RSVP to programs@farleycenter.org.
Oct. 26, 2024
Natural Path Sanctuary – Mock Burial Workshop
Director Shedd Farley, Cemeterian Dustin Duve will host the day with a Natural Path Sanctuary Mock Burial. Shroud demonstration by Natural Path Sanctuary Board Member Brenda Prorok who is also a Funeral Director at Ryan Funeral Home.
Mock Burial Workshop
“Participants have the opportunity to learn what the green burial process entails by participating in a simulated version of it. This workshop includes Q&A with a Natural Path Sanctuary Cemetarian, pallbearing and even lowering “dead” weight into a grave.”
This event is free but please RSVP to programs@farleycenter.org
This event will take place OUTDOORS and a good portion will take place walking in the Sanctuary. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your water bottles.
This event will take place RAIN OR SHINE.
Burials happen year around in snow, rain or sun.
12/10/24
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 programs@farleycenter.org
June 8, 2024, 3-6:30 p.m.
Farley Center Summer Market with a Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Tour with Director Shedd Farley at 4:00
Thank you to Visit Verona for co-sponsoring the summer markets with the Farley Center!
Come join us for our first Farley Center Summer Market in the Bur Oak Welcoming Area (BOWA) at the Farley Center). Purchase some fresh vegetables, arts & crafts, food and gift items, listen to music and eat dinner at the summer market!
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.
For interested vendors or community non-profits who want to participate, please e-mail programs@farleycenter.org for more information. We have much space available at this time!
MUSICIANS:
3:00-5:00 Leafy Greens – Lisa Johnson and Ben Doran
5:00-6:30 Farley Center Ukes – Katrina, Billy G.Rae, Tim & Caroline
VENDORS: (Updated as we add vendors)
Farley Center Beekeepers/Patrick Norby and Matt Kersten
The Wander Parlour/Katrina Krueger
Linda Josheff (Arts, Crafts and Collectibles)
Los Abuelos Farley Farm/Juan Gonzales – FC Farmer
Jennica Skoug – FC Farmer
Rockin Highlands Farms/Greg and Reeny Reynolds
Hemp Haven Farms, LLC/Joni Sayers
Blue Butterfly Healing & Organics /Becky Jo
Green Box Compost/Esai Ponce
Rainbow Fleece Farm/Patty Reedy
Bellebrook Botanicals/Monica Pastrana
Farley Center Beeswax Wrappers – Jeanne Meier and Volunteers
Perez Produce/Armando Perez – Former FC Farmer
Piece of Mind Baking/Serenity McGhee
Sugar River Country Bakery/Andrew McNaught
Terri Hubbard (crafts, quilts and collectibles)
Farley Center Farmer Armando Campa
FOOD VENDORS
El Sabor De Puebla/Reyna Gonzalez – FC Farmer
The Sam’s Elegant Team African Food/Amie Cham
ARTIST VENDORS
Sue Schuetz – Farley Center Land Artist
Reesa Anne Art – Theresa Hover, Verona Artist
Char De Vos – Farley Center Land Artist
The Art of You Custom Art – Polly Fleming
Drawings of Some Sort – Alex Hahn – New Glarus Artists
Banana Blossom Jewelry – Jana Schroeer- Verona Artist
Cherry Unique/Arely Tinoco – Waunakee Artist
COMMUNITY TABLING:
Farley Center/NPS Information Table (FC Staff Caroline Tu Farley)
Wisconsin Food Forests/Erin McWalter
Be Smart/Twila Jean
Urban Triage/Ruthanna Hutton- Okpalaeke
Ryan Funeral Home/NPS Board Member Brenda Emerson
Felts Massage/ Stephanie Felts
Mom’s Demand Action/Lauren Cohen
VOLUNTEERS
Sue Schuetz/Event Asst.
Katrina Krueger/Event Asst.
Linda Josheff/Event Asst.
Billy Morgan/Parking
Serena Rusden/Parking
Kent Emerson/Parking
Lindsay Lease/Parking Asst.
Verona Press ad for all three Summer Markets
July 13, 2024
Farley Center Summer Market with a Bee Tour with Beekeeper Patrick Norby at 4:00
Thank you to Visit Verona for co-sponsoring the summer markets with the Farley Center!
Come join us for our second Farley Center Summer Market in the Bur Oak Welcoming Area (BOWA) at the Farley Center). Purchase some fresh vegetables, arts & crafts, food and gift items, listen to music and eat dinner at the summer market!
We are featuring our beekeeping program with a 4:00 tour by Farley Center Beekeeper Patrick Norby.
For interested vendors or community non-profits who want to participate, please e-mail programs@farleycenter.org for more information. We have much space available at this time!
MUSICIANS:
3:15-6:15 Country Road PD/Daithi Wolfe and Prentice Berge
VENDORS: (as of June 26)
Farley Center Beekeepers/Patrick Norby and Matt Kersten
Los Abuelos Farley Farm/Juan Gonzales – FC Farmer
Rockin Highlands Farms /Greg and Reeny Reynolds
Blue Butterfly Healing & Organics /Becky Jo
Green Box Compost/Esai Ponce
Rainbow Fleece Farm/Patty Reedy
Bellebrook Botanicals/Monica Pastrana
Farley Center Beeswax Wrappers – Jeanne Meier
Piece of Mind Baking/Serenity McGhee
Flowers for Bees and Butterflies/Kerry Beheler
Prairie Bluff Farm/Beth Albert
Rob Cleveland (collectable, antiques, art)
1146 Vegan/Afiqah Yazan
Mira Moon Light Holistics
FOOD CONCESSIONS:
El Sabor De Puebla/Reyna Gonzalez – FC Farmer
The Sam’s Elegant Team African Food-Amie Cham
Navajo Fry Bread/Laffey Begay and Jamie Galow
ARTIST VENDORS
Sue Schuetz – Farley Center Land Artist – Cross Plains Artist
Drawings of Some Sort/Alex Hahn – New Glarus Artist
Becky Powers -Sauk City Potter
Mulberry Moon/Michelle Matysik – Verona Artist
COMMUNITY TABLING
Farley Center/NPS Information Table/Caroline & Shedd Farley
Wisconsin Food Forests/Emily Steinwehe
Urban Triage/Ruthanna Hutton- Okpalaeke
Ryan Funeral Home/NPS Board Member Brenda Emerson
GiGi’s Playhouse/Kelly Antonson
Southwest Wisconsin Area Progressives (SWWAP)
Visit Verona
VOLUNTEERS
Sue Schuetz – Event Asst.
Grace Farley – Event Asst.
Charles Kacir – Event Asst.
Ashley Webster – FC Board Member – Parking Asst.
Jacob Webster – NPS Board Member – Parking Asst.
Verona Press ad for all three Summer Markets
Aug. 10, 2024
Farley Center Summer Market featuring the Urban Triage Farm program with a 4:00 tour with Ruthanna Hutton-Okpalaeke
Thank you to Visit Verona for co-sponsoring the summer markets with the Farley Center!
Come join us for our third Farley Center Summer Market in the Bur Oak Welcoming Area (BOWA) at the Farley Center). Purchase some fresh vegetables, arts & crafts, food and gift items, listen to music and eat dinner at the summer market!
MUSICIANS:
3:00-4:30 Jeff Stanton https://www.facebook.com/events/346416165044490
4:30-6:30 The Sharp Key (Heidi Coles and Ken Stewart) and Tom and Kate Heiber-Cobb https://www.facebook.com/events/903439331514450
VENDORS: (Updated as we add vendors)
Farley Center Beekeepers – Patrick Norby and Matt Kersten
Los Abuelos Farley Farm – FC Farmer Juan Gonzales
Rockin Highlands Farms (grass Fed Scottish Highland Beef)/Greg and Reeny Reynolds
Blue Butterfly Healing & Organics /Becky Jo (herbal and aromatherapy products)
Rainbow Fleece Farm/Patty Reedy
Chandy and Jen Karnum – FC Farmers
Bellebrook Botanicals/Monica Pastrana
Farley Center Beeswax Wrapper – Jeanne Meier
Piece of Mind Baking./Serenity McGhee
Sugar River Country Bakery/Andrew McNaught
Flowers for Bees and Butterflies/Kerry Beheler
Prairie Bluff Farm/ Beth Albert
1146 Vegan/Afiqah Yazan
Healing ByWendy – Wendy Bakken
Wild Wind Organix- Alanna Lee
Earthly Temptations – Sarah Branch
Banana Blossom Jewelry – Jana Schroer
Driftless Point Studios – Cheryl Kendrick
FOOD VENDORS
The Sam’s Elegant Team African Food/Amie Cham
Bertha Baker – Navajo Fry Bread
ARTIST VENDORS
Sue Schuetz – Farley Center Land Artist
Steve Heuer – Farley Center Land Artist
Villa Pottery -Vicki Clark
Drawings of Some Sort – Alex Hahn – New Glarus Artist
Yoga Watercolor Cards — Deborah Gordon
COMMUNITY TABLING:
Farley Center/NPS Information Table (Board Members)
Wisconsin Food Forests
BeSMART/Twila Jean
Urban Triage/Ruthanna Hutton- Okpalaeke
Ryan Funeral Home/Brenda Emerson
VOLUNTEERS
Sue Schuetz
Ashley Webster – parking
Jacob Webster – parking
4/13/24
The Dine’ and Uranium
The presenters, Omie Baldwin and Cathy Middlecamp, will tell not one but two stories, as the title suggests. But these quickly converge, because uranium ore was found on the land of the Dine’ in the Four Corners Area of the United States. Omie Baldwin will speak about the Navajo People’s cultural history, where and how they lived, past and present, how they needed work, and the mining facilities nearby in which they found work. Cathy Middlecamp will talk about three reasons why we took uranium out of the ground, what happened when we did, and some more general stuff about radioactivity and “radiation.”
Who are these people and what are the stories of their land? What is uranium and what are the stories of uranium miners in the past? What new chapters in the story are being written today? We promise more questions than answers together with a lively romp through stories of our (slightly) radioactive planet.
Please RSVP to programs@farleycenter.org
This presentation is co-sponsored with Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)
Presenter: Omie Baldwin
Omie Baldwin is retired as the Student Service emerita in the University Counseling and consultation Service/University Health Services at UW-Madison. As a counselor and as an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, she and her colleague, Cathy Middlecamp, designed and taught the course “Uranium and American Indians. The first chemistry course, to meet the campus wide ethnic studies requirement. She is past board member of the Farley Center, She served a board member and board chair of the Farley Center for seven years.
Presenter: Cathy Middlecamp
Cathy Middlecamp is professor emerita in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and an affiliate of the Department of Chemistry. From 2015 to 2020, she also served as the director for education and research at the Office of Sustainability. Her scholarship lies at the intersection of science, people, and the planet. For her teaching and work bringing science to the general public, she has received awards at the local, state, and national levels. As a professor, she sought to engage students in learning chemistry in real-world contexts, including chemistry that related to radioactive substances. https://nelson.wisc.edu/staff/middlecamp-cathy/
10-6-24
Come join us for the Farley Center Fall Celebration 2024- Open House and Apple Cider Day! Pick apples, wash apples, slice apples and press the apples in the 180 year old cider press! Come join us on a tour of the Natural Path Sanctuary, farm or bees. Listen to music and have a great time!
Please bring your baked apple treats (and other treats) to share with others!
Farley Center honey will be available for sale by Beekeepers Patrick Norby and Matt Kersten. Beekeepers will have information if you are interested in being a Farley Center Beekeeper!
Farley Center farmers will be selling fresh, organic vegetables at the Market Table.
Donations will be accepted to go toward the purchase of buying the next planting of fruit trees. All are welcome! Invite your friends on this facebook invitation and share this post!
RAIN OR SHINE!
FALL FESTIVAL TOUR SCHEDULE
11:15 Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Tour – Farley Center Director Shedd Farley
12:15 Farm Tour with Farm Manager, Seth Riley
1:15 Bee Tour by Farley Center Beekeeper Patrick Norby
MUSIC LINEUP
10:30- 12:30
Yid Vicious
https://yidvicious.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/372495822093289
12:30 – 2:30
Noah James Hittner
https://www.noahjameshittner.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/683979110614394
FOOD/DRINK VENDORS
El Sabor de Puebla (food)- Reyna Gonzalez
https://www.facebook.com/…/El-Sabor-De…/100046777215513/
Madame Chu Delicacies /Josey Chu Johnson
https://www.madame-chu.com/
Farley Center/Gani Moon Farmers Jen and Chandy Karnum
https://www.facebook.com/GaniMoonFarm/
Farley Center/Sunshine Salad Farm/Farmer Katie Darnell
http://www.sunshinesaladfarm.com/
VOLUNTEER GROUP(s):
TBA
COMMUNITY GROUPS TABLING:
TBA
TAMALES! TAMALES! TAMALES!
Pre-Order tamales from El Sabor de Puebla and pick up and pay at the Farley Center Fall Festival – Sunday, Oct 6, 10:30-2:30
$22 a dozen (no mixing) for either:
Chicken with green salsa
Pork with red salsa
Jalapeño with cheese
Checks or cash only to El Sabor de Puebla.
Please e-mail order by Friday evening (Oct 3) to programs@farleycenter.org with tamales in the subject line. Thank you!
Please carpool as parking is limited.
For more information, please e-mail programs@farleycenter.org or call the office at 608-845-8724.
9/14/2024
Come join the Farley Center as we walk through the Natural Path Sanctuary led by the BIPOC Birding Club of Wiconsin.
This event is co-sponsored by:
Farley Center
www.farleycenter.org
Natural Path Sanctuary
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BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin
www.bipocbirdingclub.org
BIPOC BIRDING CLUB OF WISCONSIN
The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin creates safe spaces for people of color in the outdoors through outdoor birding activities and outdoor experiences. Individuals and families of all ages and at any level of birding experience are invited and encouraged to join us.
About the Club: The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin was established in 2021 as a community of people of color who love the outdoors and the birds and beauty of natural Wisconsin and wish to connect with others who share the same passion.
While the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin seeks to promote outdoor birding activities and outdoor experiences for people of color, anyone who shares and supports our values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access for all are welcome to join this group. We are family-friendly, and people of all ages are invited and encouraged to join us.
Experience and knowledge are not required. What is important is having a desire and willingness to see and learn about Wisconsin’s birds, animals, and plants and explore its beauty with others who share the same passion and curiosity in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
Meet Jeff Galligan – BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin
Dr. Jeff Galligan is a co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, is a member of the Badgerland Bird Alliance’s board of directors, and is the director of the TRIO Student Support Services and Men of Excellence programs at Madison College. He has been an avid birder for decades and believes there needs to be a birding community for people of color along with more inclusive representation of BIPOC in the conservation and stewardship conversation in Wisconsin. It is his dream to inspire young people of color to see themselves in STEM careers at an early age and hopes the BBC can be a catalyst in that endeavor here in the greater Madison area and across Wisconsin.
