3/29/25
Please join Director Shedd Farley and other volunteers for a day of outdoor work in the Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) from 12:00-3:00 pm. Please meet in front of the red packing shed at 11:55pm.
Please dress for outdoor weather and bring work gloves and water bottles.
Farley Center Supervisors:
Director Shedd Farley
Volunteer Group Leader: TBA
If you have any questions, please e-mail programs@farleycenter.org.
8/12/25
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.
Aug 9 – Oct 31, 2025
Farley Center Land Art Exhibit
Peace Songs 2025 (August 9 – October 31)
There will maps at the kiosk for self guided tours.
Come take a walk-about and see Farley Center Artist Installations in the Natural Path Sanctuary woods. We will have maps available for self guided tours. Visit the Farley Center anytime from sun-up to sun-down and take a walk through the woods.
This is the seventh year that area artists will create installations in the woods of the Natural Path Sanctuary on the Farley Center land. These artists are rising to the challenge of using only materials that can safely decompose back into the land.
What is Land Art
Land art, also known as Earth art, and environmental art is created by artists who use the materials of the Earth including for instance, the soil, rocks, branches, trees, vegetation, water and other natural, non-toxic materials. The Farley Center supports these types of installations on our land to highlight the beauty, value and necessity to think about how we view and use the land. Our artists help raise the discussion of what is toxic and what do we mean by the word “decompose.” What has to change in the way we work in order to sustain the Earth and all of us that live on it in healthy ways
Our artists help raise the discussion of what is toxic and what do we mean by the word “decompose.” What has to change in the way we work in order to sustain the Earth and all of us that live on it in healthy ways
Thank you to all the participating artists and we look forward to seeing all the sustainable art installations created in the Natural Path Sanctuary by the following Farley Center Land Artists:
Fabu Phillis Carter*
Mona Cassis
Kate Heiber- Cobb
Cat Coberly*
Gene Delcourt
Betsy Delzer
Lester Dore
Thomas Ferrella
Steve Heuer
Ruthanna Hutton-Okpalaeke
Katrina Krueger
Efrat Livny
Jon McComb*
Erin McWalter
Billy Morgan
Karen Reppen
Cynthia Reynolds
Bobbette Rose
Sue Schuetz
Barry Sherbeck
John Steines
Lindy Wilson*
August 9, – Farley Center Opening Day Concert with Twila Jean – Peace Songs 2025
https://www.facebook.com/events/1151857306288594
For questions, please contact programs@farleycenter.org
We thank Dane Arts and Visit Verona for supporting Farley Center artists, the 2025 Land Art exhibition and the DABL Art Festival.
Planning a stay in Verona?
VisitVeronaWi.com
MORE INFO TO FOLLOW AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE DATE
Farley Center – Exploring the Understory of the Natural Path Sanctuary
Saturday May 17, 2025
10 AM-Noon
May in the forest is full of new life. Please come and explore the magic and the mystery with Mary Michal, and other master naturalists Theresa Berrie, Fred Dike, Dave Kelly and Colleen Robinson. Together we will discover what spring ephemerals are thriving at Natural Path Sanctuary, and how we can support them.
What are the threats, and how do we bring our mindful attention to the balance? We will walk gently through the Sanctuary, exploring what is present, with plenty of time to observe and share.
Mary Michal is a member of a number of organizations involved with care for the Earth, with a long-time connection with NPS, who worked closely with Linda Farley to provide hospice care in the 1980’s and early 90’s. She is grateful for Gene and Linda’s legacy, and the beauty and serenity of NPS.
Please meet at the Farley Center kiosk at 9:55 to start the walk at 10 a.m. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and good walking shoes as we will be walking along the dirt paths in the Sanctuary.
Questions? Please contact programs@farleycenter.org
10-5-25
Farley Center Fall Festival 2025
2299 Spring Rose Road
Verona, WI 53593
608-845-8724
Come join us for the Farley Center Fall Celebration 2025 – 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!
RAIN OR SHINE!
FALL FESTIVAL TOUR SCHEDULE
11:15 Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Tour
12:15 Farm Tour
1:15 Bee Tour by Farley Center Beekeeper Patrick Norby
MUSIC & MAGIC SHOW HOUR LINEUP
10:30-12:00 Wendy Lynn Markus Violinist
https://www.facebook.com/events/1489789272426650
12:00-1:00 Children’s Magic Show with Galen Metz
1:00-2:30 Strings to Roam
https://www.stringstoroam.com/
FOOD/DRINK VENDORS
El Sabor de Puebla (food)- Reyna Gonzalez
https://www.facebook.com/…/El-Sabor-De…/100046777215513/
Sam’s Elegant Team African Food/Amie Cham
Yee’s Eggrolls – Yee Ythao
TAMALES! TAMALES! TAMALES!
Pre-Order tamales from El Sabor de Puebla and pick up and pay at the Farley Center Fall Festival – Sunday, Oct 5, 10:30-2:30
$25 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 Thursday evening (Oct 2) to programs@farleycenter.org with tamales in the subject line. Thank you!
EGGROLLS! EGGROLLS! EGGROLLS!
Pre-order a dozen eggrolls from Yee’s Eggrolls and pick up and pay at the Farley Center Fall Festival – Sunday, Oct 5, 10:30-2:30.
$25 a dozen for either vegetable or pork (no mixing)
Check or cash to Yee Ythao.
Please e-mail your order by Thursday evening (Oct. 2) to programs@farleycenter.org with eggrolls in the subject line. Thank you.
VOLUNTEERS:
Spartan Youth Service Volunteers (Vel Phillips Memorial High School/Madison)
COMMUNITY TABLES:
Wisconsin Food Forests
Please carpool as parking is limited.
For more information, please e-mail programs@farleycenter.org
or call the office at 608-845-8724.
9/27/25
Natural Path Sanctuary – Mock Burial Workshop
10:30-12:30
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.
12/9/25
Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Rules and Regulations Presentation presented by NPS Director Dustin Duve
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.
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.
10/14/25
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.
Sept. 9, 2024
En este dia del campo en el Farley Center, puedes ver prácticas de conservación en vivo en la granja, ¡y también tomar un almuerzo grátis hecha de ingredientes agrícolas y locales! Será una gira por las granjas del Farley Center con un enfoque en cómo los granjeros integran prácticas de conservación en sus operaciones. Ven para aprender las varias prácticas de conservación que son elegibles para fondos del Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales del Departamento del Estado de Agricultura (USDA NRCS, por sus siglos en inglés). Juan Gonzalez, granjero de (Los Abuelos Farley Farm & Los Jalapenos CSA) será alla para compartir sus experiencias en implementar prácticas de conservación en su granja.
Empleados de NRCS van a estar disponible allá para compartir información de programas a fondos disponibles para granjeros urbanos, de escala pequeña, y/o miembro de un grupo que ha sufrido discriminación históricamente. Empleades de Go Farm Connect y Wisconsin Women in Conservation compartirán cómo pueden ayudarle a ustéd en alcanzar sus goles de conservación y pedir fondos del NRCS. Interpretación a español será disponible, con recursos específicos para granjeros hispano-hablantes.
https://www.gofarmconnect.org/…/almuerzo-y-aprendizaje…
Almuerzo y Más
Se proporicionan almuerzo, bebidas y más, según las restricciones dietarias notado en su forma de inscripción.
Cómo Vestirse
Prepáranse para la clima (sombrero, gafas de sol, crema de sol, botella de agua, chaqueta, segun el ambiente), ya que estaremos afuera del casa sin sombra en mucho del evento. Contacten a Seth Riley por farm@farleycenter.org o 608-485-2761 con otras preguntas acerca del evento.
Quíen deben asistir
Todo el mundo está invitado a asistir y aprender, incluso granjeros nuevos o aspirantes, familia, amigos, y profesionales de apoyo cultural y profesional. ¡Traen amigos y familia con sueños agricolas!
En el caso de lluvia: Reprogramaremos para el lunes, 16 septiembre, mismo plan y horario. Por favor chequen su email la mañana del lunes 9 septiembre para saber si vamos a cambiar el evento a la semana próxima, ya que solo lo cambiaremos si es absolutamente necesario.
Acerca de Go Farm Connect
¿Estás confundido por todas las oficinas, programas, y acrónimos federales? ¿Necesitas ayuda para encontrar los recursos adecuados?
Navegar por los programas del USDA puede ser abrumador, confuso e intimidante. ¡Lo entendemos! Somos un equipo de agricultores con experiencia con estas programas, comprometido a ayudar a conectarse con los programas adecuados. Ofrecemos servicios GRATUITOS que se enfocan en diferentes aspectos del desarollo de un negocio agrícola exitoso. Podemos proporcionar un Conector para que sea una guía personal, entrenador y aliado que comparta su objetivo de administrar una operación agrícola exitosa.
Go Farm Connect es una iniciativa liderada por agricultores para construir relaciones entre agricultores de cultivos especializados históricamente desatendidos (nuevos, mujeres, veteranos, BIPOC y inmigrantes) y las agencias agrícolas federales. Nuestros Conectores están capacitados para ayudar a las granjas de todos los tamaños y especialidades en Minnesota y Wisconsin a acceder a programas de asistencia agrícola. El proyecto de tres años está dirigido por Renewing The Countryside en asociación con el Departamento de Agricultura del Estados Unidos, la Agencia de Servicios Agrícolas y el Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales. El registro a través de este enlace es útil para que el personal del USDA pueda estar avisado de las preguntas que desea que te respondan. El personal de Go Farm Connect puede tomar fotos y videos en este evento para promover programas y eventos futuros. Su confirmación de asistencia le da permiso para ser fotografiado. Por favor, hágale saber a un Conector en el evento si desea que no se le tomen fotos.
Regístrate aquí
https://www.gofarmconnect.org/…/almuerzo-y-aprendizaje…