Fiber Fun with Sheep
Jul
25

Fiber Fun with Sheep

Learn all about organic fibers and fiber arts with the Gillinghams’! Meet heritage breed sheep raised for their spectacular wool, enjoy a spinning demonstration, and learn how wool and flax are made into clothing.

*All children must be accompanied by an adult

This is a collaboration with the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library.

Register HERE.

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Story Hour for Kids with the Sheep
Aug
4

Story Hour for Kids with the Sheep

Kids and their families are invited to Gael Roots Community Farm for a unique storytime with sheep! Join local retired teacher Michele Hemmer to listen to a story with the special company of Icelandic and Shetlund sheep. Suggested ages 0-7.

*All children must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a collaboration with the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library. Register HERE.

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Herbal Tea Making Workshop
Aug
29

Herbal Tea Making Workshop

Learn how to incorporate herbs and flowers into teas you can make yourself! We’ll use plants grown and or foraged and dried on Gael Roots Farm to teach about their benefits. You’ll leave with the knowledge to make your own blends, and some tips on brewing herbal tea at home.

This is a collaboration with the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library.

Register HERE

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Volunteer in the Garden with Jojo
Jul
10

Volunteer in the Garden with Jojo

The garden is our primary plant growing space on the farm. We would like to make sure it is well taken care of, and you can help in short spurts of work with our field manager Jojo! Tasks would range from compost maintenance, weeding, harvesting and general garden clean-up. In the first couple of sessions, we would set up a compost receptacle, and talk through composting systems and science. As the season goes on, we would focus more on cultivation. This is a great session for anyone - whether you have a lot of gardening experience, or you’re looking to amp up your home production to a slightly larger scale (like we have here), or even if you’re new to gardening! Come for one session, or on a weekly basis!

Because of hot summer days, we are scheduling this early in the day when it’s cooler. As the season progresses, and depending on volunteer schedules, this may change.


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A Farmer's Workout!
Jun
6

A Farmer's Workout!

Who needs a gym when you’re a farmer?! Come join us for a high intensity 1-hour rock picking session in our garden. It’s a great opportunity for those interested in working up a sweat, getting strong, and helping feed our community.

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Volunteer Meet & Greet #2
Jun
6
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Volunteer Meet & Greet #2

We’re having another Volunteer Meet & Greet since many of you couldn’t attend the first one in May. We hope you can join us to learn about volunteering opportunities on the farm! We’ll give a tour, and share our plans for the season!

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Spring and Summer Programs coming soon!
May
4
Fiber Arts, Farm Stand, Workshops

Spring and Summer Programs coming soon!

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Understanding Food Labels
Sep
28

Understanding Food Labels

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In this workshop, participants will learn the difference between certified labels and buzz words to describe the food we buy.  What is the difference between organic & regenerative?  What is the difference between cage free & free range?  What is grain finished vs grass finished beef?

Hear from farmers on their ranging perspectives on certification, regulations and how they choose their farming practices. 

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Fiber Arts Talk at CAS
Sep
13

Fiber Arts Talk at CAS

Join us for a talk with our 2025 Fiber Artist at Catskill Art Space in Livingston Manor.

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Gael Roots Adventure for Kids and Families
Jul
26

Gael Roots Adventure for Kids and Families

Join farmer Iris Fen Gillingham for a tour of a local, community-oriented farm. Kids will explore vast acreage dedicated to growing vegetables, making hay, and raising animals. Meet sheep, Highland cattle, and more! Kids will also learn about how this farm works with local schools and creates fiber arts.

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Jul
19

One Straw Revolution: Book Discussion and Workshop

Masanobu Fukuoka’s Book One Stray Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming has inspired generations of farmers and land stewards. This workshop will offer conversation around the book and the philosophy. See the real life examples of methods used by the Gillingham family on two local farms.

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Heritage Sheep Breeds and Fiber
Jul
12

Heritage Sheep Breeds and Fiber

Ever wonder what makes certain sheep wild, hardier, or able to survive without as much human support? For decades farmers and fiber artists have been on a mission to preserve heritage breeds for their unique characteristics, fiber quality, and hardiness.  This will be an introduction to heritage breeds with special focus on Icelandic and Shetland breeds, with a deeper dive into the unique qualities of these breeds for home and market. 

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Spring Foraging
May
4

Spring Foraging

Join Haley Birt and Iris Fen Gillingham for a hike around the farm and surrounding woods to learn about foraging. Explore some of the traditional wild foods of the Catskill Mountains, many of which can be found right in your backyard! Learn about dandelion, mustard greens, violet leaves, burdock, and ramps, plus meet some of the delicate woodland ephemerals like spring beauties and trout lilies…..read more

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