Madison Corna

March 15, 2023

FIRST LAMB “PANCAKE” ARRIVES AT STRATFORD

Like many sugaring operations in the U.S. and Canada, the fluctuations in temperature this year have adversely affected the maple sugar season at Stratford Ecological […]
February 15, 2023

MAPLE SUGARING SEASON STARTS AT STRATFORD

The animals and people at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road have enjoyed the sunny February days, after the January 19 torrential rain and wind, […]
January 15, 2023

THE WHEELS KEEP TURNING AT STRATFORD ECOLOGICAL CENTER

The abnormal winter storm that started on Friday, December 23, and created havoc for most of the country, caused fewer problems than anticipated at Stratford […]
December 15, 2022

FINAL WINTER PREPARATIONS AT STRATFORD

A window of opportunity to harvest the corn opened up on December 5 at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road.  The moisture was a little […]
November 15, 2022

SNOW GREETS FRIENDS OF STRATFORD AT CHILI COOKOFF

A welcome inch of rain fell on Friday, November 11, at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road.  The spelt and rye planted in mid-October germinated […]
October 15, 2022

FARM AND NATURE GUIDES REMAIN THE BACKBONE OF STRATFORD

Farm and Nature Guides have been the backbone of Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road since the first busload of school children arrived for a […]
September 15, 2022

PLANT A POCKET OF PRAIRIE

Fall is upon us, and due to the increasing morning dew taking longer to burn off, it is unlikely there will be any more hay […]
August 15, 2022

NEW VOLUNTEERS INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 31, 4-7 PM

The rain held off for the Herb Group Children’s Tea Party on August 4 at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road.  The Group has offered […]
July 15, 2022

STANDING STILL AT STRATFORD ECOLOGICAL CENTER

We were thankful to have over three inches of rain by breakfast time on Wednesday, July 6, at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road. Of […]
June 15, 2022

RED CHICKEN WATERING BOWLS BRIGHTEN UP A RAINY DAY AT STRATFORD

It was good to return and catch up at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road, after my long overdue and restorative May trip to England […]
May 11, 2022

It’s All About the Soil

Farmer Jeff discusses the importance of a healthy soil.
April 15, 2022

WEATHER A CHALLENGE TO FARMERS

It has been the wettest spring in 30 years of farming at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road. After plenty of April showers there was […]