This year I have the pleasure of spending the spring season out of classes and in the middle of nature's lessons. I figured it'd be fun to keep account of what goes on day-to-day so that I might look back and remember how everything has developed, including my own personal growth.
The 'first' day was a training day, during which we were introduced to the history of the land we will be serving, as well as some of its feature areas (greenhouses, some of the trail system, the vernal pool, barn and chicken coop) and fine animal inhabitants -- A few jersey cows (we climbed the fence to enter the pasture and found they were indeed very friendly, with no qualms about walking right up to us!), a mother milk cow and its calf, goats, a couple pigs and the guard llama. We also visited the chicken coop where we learned not only that there is dye in the egg tract which colors the egg as it passes through (neat!) but also that chickens LOVE greens of any kind. There are also a few audacious but loving cats.
After the training meeting was over I stayed to learn how they tap the maple trees for the sap that is used to evaporate into all of the delicious maple syrup they used at the festival this weekend! And also seeded some broccoli and brussels sprouts in the greenhouse connected to the classroom. I think it is my favorite area there so far.
This weekend we enjoyed good food and the company of good people at the festival, where so many volunteers helped the event flow really smoothly. I personally did a few demonstrations and cleaned more than a few plates. But happily! as it just meant that that many people were enjoying a good meal and a beautiful day and learning lots!
Next training day is Tuesday :).
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