Tag Archives: Green Cemetaries

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with Dustin Duve

6/14/22

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary Gravesite Laborer Dustin Duve.

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing programs@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.

Natural Path Sanctuary Gravesite Laborer Dustin Duve will give a walking tour presentation 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. Please check back on the facebook page for any changes due to the weather.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER. THE FARLEY CENTER BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT THERE ARE PORTABLE TOILETS FOR USE.

If you would like to set up a Natural Path Sanctuary walking tour for a max. of 6 on a different day, please contact programs@farleycenter.org to arrange.

What is Green Burial

5/17/22

Learn from Shedd Farley, Natural Path Sanctuary, Nickie Gard and Melissa Theisen, Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care about burial options that emphasize simplicity and environmental sustainability. Shedd will share about his passion for green burials and Natural Path Sanctuary, a nature preserve burial ground also known as a green cemetery. Natural Path Sanctuary is located in Verona and is the first cemetery in Dane County, WI, that exclusively follows natural/green burial practices.

Presenters:
Melissa Theisen, Advanced Planning and Aftercare Specialist: Melissa grew up in rural Montello but has called the Madison area home for over 30 years. She has a passion for helping people, and considers it an honor to help families have memorable experiences at a difficult time.

Nickie Gard, Licensed Funeral Director and Advanced Planning and Aftercare Specialist: Nickie graduated from the Des Moines Community College Mortuary Science Advanced Standing Program in 2020, and in early 2021 she earned her funeral director’s license. She is also a certified National Veteran’s Benefits representative. Nickie feels privileged to work with families to create peace of mind.

Shedd Farley, Director of the Linda and Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability, founded by his father and named after his parents. He is also coordinator of Natural Path. Sanctuary, the on-site, certified green cemetery where his parents are buried.

Registration Details: Call 608-266-6581 or email gflesher@cityofmadison.com to register.

NPS Presentation at Cress Funeral and Cremation Service

4/21/22

Shedd Farley, Natural Path Sanctuary Director will be offering a presentation on “Natural Burial”  at Cress Funeral & Cremation Service.

6021 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705-1053, United States

Natural Burial Presentation with Shedd Farley at Cress Funeral and Cremation Service

For more information and to RSVP, please call Cress at 608-205-3277.

FULL – Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Asst. Kalev Kristjuhan

This walking tour is now full.

6/7/22

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary Asst. Kalev Kristjuhan

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing programs@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.

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Sanctuary Assistant Kalev Kristjuhan will give a walking tour presentation of the Natural Path Sanctuary. Meet at the bur oak tree near the red packing shed at the Farley Center at 12:50 p.m.. Please wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Please check back on the facebook page for any changes due to the weather.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER. THE FARLEY CENTER BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT THERE ARE PORTABLE TOILETS FOR USE.

If you would like to set up a Natural Path Sanctuary walking tour for a max. of 6 on a different day, please contact programs@farleycenter.org to arrange.

FULL – Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Director Shedd Farley

This walking tour is now full.

6/21/22

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary Director Shedd Farley

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing programs@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.

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Director Shedd Farley will give a walking tour presentation of the Natural Path Sanctuary. Meet at the bur oak tree near the red packing shed at the Farley Center at 12:50 p.m.. Please wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Please check back on the facebook page for any changes due to the weather.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER. THE FARLEY CENTER BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT THERE ARE PORTABLE TOILETS FOR USE.

If you would like to set up a Natural Path Sanctuary walking tour for a max. of 6 on a different day, please contact programs@farleycenter.org to arrange.

FULL – Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Asst. Kalev Kristjuhan

This walking tour is now full.

5/26/22

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary Asst. Kalev Kristjuhan

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing programs@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.

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Sanctuary Assistant Kalev Kristjuhan will give a walking tour presentation of the Natural Path Sanctuary. Meet at the bur oak tree near the red packing shed at the Farley Center at 12:50 p.m.. Please wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Please check back on the facebook page for any changes due to the weather.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER. THE FARLEY CENTER BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT THERE ARE PORTABLE TOILETS FOR USE.

If you would like to set up a Natural Path Sanctuary walking tour for a max. of 6 on a different day, please contact programs@farleycenter.org to arrange.

FULL – Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Asst. Kalev Kristjuhan

This walking tour is now full.

5/10/22

Walking Tour with Natural Path Sanctuary Asst. Kalev Kristjuhan

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing programs@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.

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Sanctuary Assistant Kalev Kristjuhan will give a walking tour presentation of the Natural Path Sanctuary. Meet at the bur oak tree near the red packing shed at the Farley Center at 12:50 p.m.. Please wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Please check back on the facebook page for any changes due to the weather.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER. THE FARLEY CENTER BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT THERE ARE PORTABLE TOILETS FOR USE.

If you would like to set up a Natural Path Sanctuary walking tour for a max. of 6 on a different day, please contact programs@farleycenter.org to arrange.

FULL – Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with Director Shedd Farley

This tour is now full.

6/2/22

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with Director Shedd Farley.

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing programs@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.

Director Shedd Farley will give a walking tour presentation 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. Please check back on the facebook page for any changes due to the weather.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER. THE FARLEY CENTER BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT THERE ARE PORTABLE TOILETS FOR USE.

If you would like to set up a Natural Path Sanctuary walking tour for a max. of 6 on a different day, please contact programs@farleycenter.org to arrange.

Farley Center Fall Festival 2022

Farley Center Fall Festival 2022

Come join us for the Farley Center Fall Celebration 2022- 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!

RAIN OR SHINE!

FALL FESTIVAL TOUR SCHEDULE
11:15 Natural Path Sanctuary Tour
11:15 Farm Tour
11:15 Bee Tour with a Farley Center Beekeeper
1:00 Natural Path Sanctuary Tour
1:00 Farm Tour
1:00 Bee Tour with a Farley Center Beekeeper

MUSIC LINEUP

10:45- 12:15 Too Sick Charlie
Eric Heiligenstein, M.D.
https://toosickcharlie.com/music

12:15-1:45 Eric De Los Santos Marimba Specialist

FOOD/DRINK VENDORS

El Sabor de Puebla (food)- Reyna Gonzalez
https://www.facebook.com/people/El-Sabor-De-Puebla/100046777215513/

Madame Chu Delicacies (drinks and sauces) -Josey Chu Johnson
https://www.madame-chu.com/

Please carpool as parking is limited.

For more information, please e-mail programs@farleycenter.org or call the office at 608-845-8724.

FULL – Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with Director Shedd Farley

This tour is now FULL.

7/7/22

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with Director Shedd Farley.

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing programs@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.

Director Shedd Farley will give a walking tour presentation 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. Please check back on the facebook page for any changes due to the weather.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PRESENTATION – THERE WILL NOT BE A PRESENTATION IN THE CENTER. THE FARLEY CENTER BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC BUT THERE ARE PORTABLE TOILETS FOR USE.

If you would like to set up a Natural Path Sanctuary walking tour for a max. of 6 on a different day, please contact programs@farleycenter.org to arrange.