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Beans are an important staple in our diet--that's why we knew we needed to grow our own!
We had a beautiful harvest of dry beans ranging in color from speckled brown to bright purple, many of them local Appalachian heirloom varieties, saved for generations in our community.
Find out more at heirlooms.org.
A web of life activity illustrates nature's interconnections.
A recent field trip of families from our local homeschool group converged on the farm for an afternoon of permaculture fun.
A "web of life" activity reinforced the idea that all species are connected and removing one animal or plant ultimately affects the entire ecosystem.
The day wrapped up with a tour of our gardens, composting and rainwater harvesting systems, and some potbelly pig cuddling!
Families tour Wild Earth's gardens
The pigs at Wild Earth meet some new friends.
Welcome Henry, Stella, and Dillinger!
On Wild Earth Sanctuary, animals are rescued and brought to the farm to live out their natural lives. They are not only given sanctuary for the rest of their lives, they are also offered a life lived more in line with their nature, one in which they can participate fully in the local ecosystem and contribute to its biological systems.
We are also working towards a future where farmed animals, once exploited for food, can attain new purpose and bond with people and form symbiotic relationships with plants grown for food.
Part of the buffet during the fundraising dinner at Arya Bhavan for Wild Earth Sanctuary.
Our first fundraising dinner in Chicago was a great success.
We had delicious Indian food from Arya Bhavan, exciting raffle items such as those from Sandi Swiss Sweets, SpaceTime Tanks Floatation Center, and the Chicago Diner, and great conversation with friends new and old.
Thanks to the organizers and volunteers for making this happen, and for everyone who supported us by attending.
Missed it? Stay tuned for more Wild Earth fundraisers in Chicago coming soon!