Van trip to visit Chaplain Lori’s Farm in Newville, PA

Farm Name:  Nature’s Nook

 740 Shed Road, Newville, PA 17241

Please wear closed toe shoes.  Some uneven surfaces

Of interest:  rare Bobolinks are nesting and will fledge their young in a section of the fields.  Bring binoculars.

The farm is working with Rotational Grazing. They have Dapple Boer Goats, Katahdin Sheep and Lambs and Simmental-Angus Beef Cow and calves.

Recently the farm has been awarded a Natural Resource Conservation Service Rotational Grazing Grant to install fencing and water system. Capital RC&D (Resource, Conservation and Development) awarded them a grant called Mountain to Bay through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Departure Times are as follows:  Renaissance at Chambers Pointe 7:55am, Life Center 8:10am, North Gate 8:15am

Arrival at the farm will be approximately 9am.  We will spend 2 hours on the farm and depart at 11am.  Approximate arrival time to Menno Haven will be noon.