FALL FESTIVAL - October 2019

Apple picking, a 180-year-old cider pressand baked apple treats made for good funfor over 700 people of all ages.Thank youto the Fitchburg Ukulele Network and theRaging Grannies who provided the music.Also thank you to Farley Center Farmers,FEED Bakery, El Sabor de Puebla, Steep &Brew West, Zters Waste Value, our manyvolunteers and all the families and friendswho joined us to make this such a greatcelebration. See more photos by Farley CenterFarmer Chandy Karnum

Earth Dance, 2019 EnvironmentalArt at the Farley Center

Many have already visited this year'sEnvironmental Art Installation at the FarleyCenter. Around 150 people came to the ArtReception and went on a walking tour ofthe art and heard artists talk about theirpieces. Many others have come out ontheir own to view the work and even aclass from Edgewood is coming to view thework with several artists showing up. Thework will continue to be on view throughNov. 2. Learn more about the artists and theart.

UW-BADGER Summer VolunteersWith Their Certificates

Thank you to the UW Badger SummerVolunteer Team (Nicole,Jeremy and Hans)for all their hard work and great spirit thissummer. On the last day of volunteering,each UW Badger Volunteer receives acertificate and a Farley Center mug. Findout more about UW-Badger Volunteers.

Gompers Elementary School Visit

The 5th grade class from GompersElementary School visited the FarleyCenter in September. They learned aboutfarms and food production with FarleyCenter Farm Manager Seth Riley.

Photo credit to Shedd Farley

2019 Farley Center Beekeepers The Beekeeping season is ending on ahigh note and looking to the future as theyexperiment with overwintering the bees.There is still some honey left. ContactFarley Center Beekeepers Patrick Norbyand Matt Kersten directly at beekeepers@farleycenter.org if you wouldlike to purchase some.

Farley Center is always looking fordonations of used beekeeping equipmentto support the program. Learn how you canbecome a 2020 Farley Center Beekeeper

NPS – Green Burial Workshop at Sinsinawa MoundNov. 2, 1 - 4 pm

Shedd Farley, Director of the NaturalPath Sanctuary will introduce participantsto various methods of final dispositionfrom ancient times through the 20thcentury and what may lie ahead in the21st century. Find out more.

Welcoming UW Friendsto the Farley Center

The Farley Center welcomed ReubenSanon (UW Badger VolunteerCoordinator) and Xai Xiong (UWCommunications Specialist for theMortgridge Center. They took a tour andsome photos with the UW SummerBadger Volunteer Team and FarleyCenter Staff.

Carbon Offset Fee

The Natural Path Sanctuary Board hasapproved a carbon offset fee for burying cremains because of carbon emissionscreated during the cremation process.The carbon offset fee will go to aseparately tracked fund to be invested inrenewable energy technologies andcarbon sequestration programs. Thishelps us meet our goals to protect theenvironment. Let us all do more toheal our planet!

Family Reunion at theFarley Center

This summer, Farley family relativesfrom many different parts of the familygathered. Four of the five sons of Lindaand Gene attended. Shedd is the FarleyCenter Director. Til and Jon serve asboard members on the Farley CenterBoard and Josh serves on the NaturalPath Sanctuary Board (Patrick wasunable to make it). Also four of Lindaand Gene's grandchildren are on theboard.

The Farley Center is available for spaceuse for retreats, weddings, meeting,family reunions, etc... Learn More

Steep & Brew West Donate Coffee

Saad and Ellen Khalifa, owners of Steep& Brew West have donated fresh, hotcoffee to several Farley Center eventsthis year including our Fall Festival,Earth Dance Art Reception, and lastyear's Holiday Party. They are locatedon Odana Road in Madison. Stop by,have a cup of coffee and tell themthanks from the Farley Center!

FOOD FEST in July

Food, flowers, friends, and festivities!Our 3rd annual farm fundraising eventwas a great success, featuring food fromFarley Center farmers and friends. Allproceeds went to support the Center’sfarmer training program.

Global Climate Strike March

People around the globe took to thestreets in September in the the biggestclimate mobilization in history. FarleyCenter participated in our local marchalong with hundreds of others.

It'll take everyone to secure a betterfuture and avert the worst of the climatecrisis. What happens next is up to us!

Purses for a Purpose It's that time again!

The Farley Center is collecting gently-used purses and toiletries to bedistributed by various selectedcommunity groups. Heading up the 2019program is Farley Center Volunteer andProgram Coordinator, Linda Josheff. Soclean out your closets and bring in yourgently-used purses!. We are acceptingdonations through Nov. 29. Find out more.

NPS Kiosk is Almost Done

Some of you may have been wondering what was being built out at the FarleyCenter. It's a kiosk for the Natural PathSanctuary. Once done it will have NPSrules and regulations posted and will belocated just outside the Natural PathSanctuary trail.

REST IN PEACETIGGER

Farley Center Resident Cat 2001 - July 30, 2019

Tigger was the last living pet of Lindaand Gene Farley. She passed away withDirector Shedd Farley holding her. Shehad a natural burial and was buriedamong the other Farley pets. She alwaysenjoyed the visitors at the Center and willbe missed by all.

Your Partnership is Key toMeeting our Mission of Peace,Justice and Sustainability.

The Farley Center is funded in partthrough the generosity of donations fromthose who share our vision and alsothrough Natural Path Sanctuary greenburial sales. We invite your support ofand participation in the Farley Center.Learn more about the Farley Center.

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Upcoming Events

Sept. 13 - Nov. 29: Purses for a Purpose CollectionNov. 2: NPS – Green Burial Workshop at Sinsinawa Mound Nov. 14: NPS – Green Burial Presentation/Tour – Winter 2019 Dec. 6: Natural Path Sanctuary Presentation in Milwaukee, WI Dec. 21: Farley Center Holiday Gathering 2019