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Natural Path Sanctuary Walking Tour with NPS Cemeterian Dustin Duve

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5/21/24

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

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4/16/24

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.

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

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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

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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

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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 (NPS) Winter Burial Workshop

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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

Farley Center Volunteer Day

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10-16-23

Please join Farley Center Farm Manager Seth Riley and Cemeterian Dustin Duve and other volunteers for a day working outside on the farm and in the Natural Path Sanctuary. Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) is the lead volunteer organization for the day.

There will be a variety of outdoor tasks so dress for the weather and bring work gloves and water bottles.

Meet at the Center at 12:55 a.m. at the Bur Oak Welcoming Area (BOWA) near the red packing shed.

Farley Center Supervisors:
Farley Center Farm Manager Seth Riley
Natural Path Sanctuary Cemeterian Dustin Duve

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Volunteer Group Leader:
Barry Tebon/Telephone and Data Systems (TDS)

If you have any questions, please e-mail .

Farley Center Volunteer Day

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7-17-23

Please join Director Shedd Farley and the F.H. Students for Sustainable Agriculture for a day of outdoor work at the Farley Center from 4:00-6:00.

Meet at the Center at 3:55 a.m. at the Bur Oak Welcoming Area (BOWA) near the red packing shed.

Please dress for outdoor weather and bring work gloves and water bottles.

SITE SUPERVISOR(S)
Farley Center
Director Shedd Farley
www.farleycenter.org

F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture
Education Director Margo Butler
https://fhking.wixsite.com/fhking/handouts

If you have any questions, please e-mail .

Earth Connections: Land Art Exhibition Artist Reception

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Dane Arts and Farley Center Come together

DABL Pop-Up Art Market and The 2023 Land Art Reception
join forces for a day of
art, food, music and fun in the woods

September 9, 2023  ––   10AM-5PM
Artist Tour: 1pm (Meet at BOWA – The Bur Oak Welcoming Area)

(We are able to accept checks and cash)

EARTH CONNECTIONS  Land Art Exhibition

Come take a walk-about and see what is created August 15 – October 31, 2023. We will have maps available for self guided tours. Visit the Farley Center anytime from sun-up to sun-down and take a walk through the woods. We will have a community tour on Sept. 9, starting at 1pm where many of the artists will be present to talk about their work.

DABL ART MARKET

New this year, Farley Center will host Dane Arts Buy Local Art Market on Sept. 9. A variety of artists (including 9 of our Earth Connection artists) will set up booths to display and sell their art. It will be a fun arts festival including music and food! Bring the whole family to for this outdoor celebration. (Artists will be able to accept cash or check) Learn more about DABL and the Pop-Up Market

Music

11 AM – 1 PM: Cédric Baetche

2 PM – 5 PM: Gaines & Wagoner

Food

Madame Chu

Sunshine Salad Farm

El Sabor de Puebla

Gani Moon

This is the sixth year that area artists will create installations in the woods of the Natural Path Sanctuary on the Farley Center land. These artists are rising to the challenge of using only materials that can safely decompose back into the land.

Land art, also known as Earth art, and environmental art is created by artists who use the materials of the Earth including for instance, the soil, rocks, branches, trees, vegetation, water and other natural, non-toxic materials.

The Farley Center supports these types of installations on our land to highlight the beauty, value and necessity to think about how we view and use the land. Our artists help raise the discussion of what is toxic and what do we mean by the word “decompose.” What has to change in the way we work in order to sustain the Earth and all of us that live on it in healthy ways

Earth Connections 2023 Land Artists:

Justin Bitner
David Carlson
Mona Cassis*
Gene Delcourt
Betsy Delzer
Char De Vos
Kate Heiber-Cobb
Steve Heuer*
Amelia Higgins (Youth Participant)
Chris Hindle
Ruthanna Hutton-Okpalaeke
Angela Johnson
Ellen Khalifa
Katrina Krueger		 Efrat Livny*
Erin McWalter*
Billy Morgan
Karen Reppen*
Cynthia Reynolds
Bobbette Rose*
Phil Saunders
Sue Schuetz
Barry Sherbeck*
John Steines
Cooper Talbot
Kelsey Voy
Urban Indigenous Art & Sciences Youth Group

*These artists will also be selling their art through DABL Art Market on Sept. 9

The Farley Center would like to thank all the artists who are participating this year. A special thank you to Bobbette Rose who is the Farley Center Art Coordinator and has helped organize land art exhibits/projects for the Farley Center.

For a look at past land art exhibits (2013-2021): http://farleycenter.org/land-art-installations/

For questions, please contact

Natural Path Sanctuary – “Green Burial” Presentation -Midwest Regional Energy Assoc. Fair (MREA)

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6/24/22

Director Shedd Farley will give a presentation titled “Green Burial” at the Midwest Regional Energy Fair (MREA) on Sat, June 24 at 11:00 – 11:50 in the orange flag tent.

https://www.theenergyfair.org/
https://www.theenergyfair.org/tickets/

The Green Burial presentation is listed under the Sustainable Living workshop category.

Learn about the history, culture, and methods of green burials compared to conventional methods. Gain insight into the environmental considerations, logistics, gimmicks, preparation, and containers ending with a question and answer session.

For more information, please contact Director Shedd Farley at