Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Cemeterian Dustin Duve

Name: Farley Center Summer Market with Leafy Greens/Lisa Johnson and Ben Doran
Start: 2024-06-08T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-06-08T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Farley Center for Peace, Justice & Sustainability

community, death, dying, environmental, Green Cemetaries, grief, NPS, woods

6/18/24

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Cemeterian Dustin Duve

Natural Path Sanctuary Cemeterian 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.

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing 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.

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Cemeterian Dustin Duve

community, death, dying, environmental, Green Cemetaries, grief, NPS, woods

5/21/24

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Cemeterian Dustin Duve

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing 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.

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Cemeterian Dustin Duve

community, death, dying, environmental, Green Cemetaries, grief, NPS, woods

4/16/24

Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Cemeterian Dustin Duve

You MUST reserve a spot by e-mailing 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.

Our Changing Climate with Bob Lindmeier

climate change, community, culture, environmental, Wisconsin

5/4/24

“Our Changing Climate: The Science, the Consequences and the Solutions.” Presentation: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Bob Lindmeier, Chief Meteorologist for WKOW Channel 27

Event Flyer

Hosting Organizations

Linda and Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice & Sustainability
https://farleycenter.org/

Citizens Climate (CCL) Lobby
https://citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/WI_Madison/

Co-Sponsors:

Southwest Wisconsin Area Progressives (SWWAP)
http://swwap.org/

Natural Path Sanctuary
http://naturalpathsanctuary.org

Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)
https://psr.org/

350 Wisconsin
https://350wisconsin.org/

Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN)
https://www.wehnonline.org/

Bob Lindmeier, Chief Meteorologist for WKOW Channel 27 will come to the Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability on Saturday, May 4, 2024 to discuss our changing local climate, what to expect in the future, and a clear plan of action to minimize the risk to our economy and way of life. Bob, with support from WKOW, often mentions climate change during his broadcast and is a frequent public speaker on the topic.

Bob earned his B.S. Degree in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1979. He started his career in 1980 at Weather Central, a weather consulting firm based in Madison. While at Weather Central, Bob observed the debut of the first television graphics system based on an Apple personal computer. Over the years at Weather Central he would witness the rapid development of new generations of graphics systems that revolutionized the television broadcast industry.

Weather Central also provided broadcast services to WKOW-TV in Madison. Through the 1980s, Bob presented weathercasts in the mornings and weekends. He was awarded the American Meteorological Society Broadcast Seal of Approval in 1987, and then became the Chief Meteorologist at WKOW-TV in 1989, a position he has held ever since. Bob produces and presents the weathercasts on the 5, 6, and 10 PM newscasts, Monday through Friday.

Bob believes strongly in climate change education, and has given numerous presentations to school, civic, and faith-based groups. He is a member of Citizen’s Climate Lobby, a non-profit and non-partisan organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Bob is married and has three children and two grandchildren.

CANCELLED – Farley Center/NPS Bird Walk with Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance/Kaitlin Svabek

birds, community, culture, environmental, friendship, fun, NPS, Wisconsin

3/23/2024 (Cancelled due to weather)

Farley Center/Natural Path Sanctuary Bird Walk with Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance/Kaitlin Svabek

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 20 ATTENDEES – register on the link below

Set amidst 25 acres of woods and meadows on Farley Center land, the Natural Path Sanctuary is the first cemetery in Dane County, Wisconsin that exclusively follows natural and green burial practices. The nature preserve encompasses a diverse variety of habitats, including a pond and rocky ridges. We will explore the sanctuary on an early spring morning, looking and listening for birdlife. We will also be joined by staff who can share more about the history and management of this meditative place.

As a reminder, spring weather in Wisconsin can be inconsistent, so be sure to bundle up with layers and wear appropriate shoes for possibly icy, muddy, or wet conditions. Feel free to also bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, binoculars, and/or field guide. The field trip leader will share a checklist of all identified birds after the event.

FIELD TRIP LEADER:
Kaitlin Svabek ()

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
This is an inclusive, accessible field trip and beginning birders are welcome!
Additional details about trail conditions coming soon!

WHEELCHAIR USE:
Want to use an all-terrain, outdoor wheelchair for this field trip? Access Ability Wisconsin offers them for free! To reserve a chair and trailer, visit their website.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE:
1-3 miles; can be adjusted based on participants’ needs and desires

RSVP REQUIRED?
Yes. Participation is limited to 20 people, with a waitlist. https://madisonaudubon.org/…/birding-natural-path…

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Rules and Regulations Presentation

community, death, dying, environmental, Green Cemetaries, grief, NPS, woods

2/20/24

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Rules and Regulations Presentation
presented by NPS Cemeterians

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.

www.naturalpathsanctuary.org

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Presentation with Janis Strutt- End of Life Planning for Special Needs Families

community, death, dying, environmental, Green Cemetaries, grief, NPS, woods

3/19/24

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Presentation with Janis Strutt- End of Life Planning for Special Needs Families

Come join us for a presentation with Janis Strutt from 10:30 – 11:30 followed by a question and answer session with the NPS Cemeterians from 11:30-Noon. A tour of the NPS is optional (dependent on weather).

Please meet in the lower level conference room at the Farley Center.

Janie Strutt’s Presentation

My daughter, Morgan, was born with Spina Bifida, and this led me to become passionate about working with children and adults with special needs. Specifically, adults and children who require guardians or advocates to make health, financial, personal care, housing, and other big life decisions on their behalf. Tragically, we recently experienced the unexpected loss of Morgan on October 15th. As devastating as this has been, it has also served as a wake-up call for my family. We realized that we hadn’t adequately planned for the event of Morgan’s passing before our own. We were so focused on her death proceeding ours that we lost sight of her proceeding our death. We had put in place our trusts, a special needs trust, guardianship, life insurance on us to leave to her future care and thought we had been so thorough. We missed so much planning like, funeral expenses, passwords, time off work to grieve, and so much more.

This experience has only fueled my dedication and provided more clarity to helping families plan, particularly those with loved ones who require special considerations. I have forged partnerships with many business professionals and non-profit organizations to ensure that we take a holistic approach to protection and answers on where to find services. From our experience first-hand I know how important it is to plan as much in advance. Planning for now and the future with regards to a special-needs trust, guardianship, funeral expenses, bank accounts, life insurance, housing, care and everything in between, I am committed to offering comprehensive guidance and support. There are countless facets to consider when it comes to safeguarding families, and it takes a collaborative effort to navigate those complexities. I am here to advocate for those who need it most and provide peace of mind in the face of life’s uncertainties.

Janis is an American Family Insurance agent with a passion for helping individuals and families who have children and adults with disabilities.

Please RSVP to

www.naturalpathsanctuary.org

Natural Path Sanctuary/Gunderson – What is Green Burial?

death, dying, environmental, Green Cemetaries, grief, health

Feb. 19, 2024

What is Green Burial?
Shedd Farley and Dustin Duve from Natural Path Sanctuary along with Melissa Theisen from Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care will be here to discuss green burial options. Learn about Natural Path Sanctuary, Verona, a nature preserve burial ground also known as a green cemetery. The first cemetery in Dane County that exclusively follows natural/green burial practices offering natural and traditional alternative to modern-day burials.

Farley Center for Peace, Justice & Sustainability Trivia Game Day

community, culture, education, friendship, fun, justice, Peace, sustainability

1/21/24

Join us at the Farley Center for a delightful afternoon of Trivia Game Day* focusing on Peace, Justice & Sustainability. Put your knowledge to the test and learn interesting facts about these important topics while having a great time!

For those who would like to contribute, we invite you to bring a charcuterie board filled with locally sourced ingredients. Let’s share the joy of sustainable, delicious food together.

As a token of our appreciation, all participants who bring a charcuterie board will receive a Farley Center t-shirt, beanie, mug and tote!

We believe in spreading awareness about Peace, Justice & Sustainability and this trivia game day is just one of the ways we can engage and educate ourselves in a fun setting on a winter day.

Mark your calendars! See you there!

*Long time Volunteer Katrina Krueger will be organizing the Game Day Trivia game. Thank you Katrina!

Trivia Game Day Flyer

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Winter Burial Workshop

community, death, dying, environmental, Green Cemetaries, grief, NPS, woods

1/16/24

Natural Path Sanctuary (NPS) Winter Burial Workshop
How does the amazing NPS staff prepare for winter burials?

During the winter season, when the snow blankets the Sanctuary and the cold winds blow, how do we ensure a safe winter burial?

Come join us as we demonstrate the process during a mock winter burial by the NPS staff. We will show you how a body is shrouded*, transported to the burial site and lowered into the ground. We will talk about some of the challenges the weather poses and the measures taken to make a winter burial as smooth as possible to provide a peaceful resting place for your loved ones even during the coldest Wisconsin winters.

Please RSVP to

*shroud demonstration by Funeral Director Brenda Prorok of Ryan Funeral Home

Workshop Flyer