I grabbed the camera to get a few shots of the ARC. Along my way to the ARC'08 site I ran across so many interesting stories that I decided to run around campus and try to catch a photographic sample of a typical summer day. By the end of the day it was really hard to edit it down to only a couple dozen stories.

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An intruder has been identified on campus and Jim has launched an attack.  Spotted Knapweed is an invasive plant species.  Chemicals that it emits kill of surrounding forage plants and most livestock will not consume spotted knapweed.  Each plant is capable of spreading more than 1000 seeds so it is best to be proactive when it comes to controlling this weed. 

Jim pulled all of the spotted knapweed found by the road and wind generator and put everyone on alert when it comes to this pesky plant. 

On Tuesday, July 22, Jim Fruth led us on a tour of Brambleberry Farm.  On just one acre Jim and Esther grow all of the fruit needed to create their wide variety of jams and jellies. 

Welcome to Brambleberry Farm

  Owner and tour guide - Jim Fruth

Raspberries extend all the way to the woods

Big, beautiful, sweet black raspberries

At first glance this looks like any other big juicy berry -closer examination reveals it is a decoy for the birds.

Honeybees provide the Fruths with yet another product and pollinate the many plants on the farm.

The 2008 EcoSquared Fair was deemed a success by all.  Featuring workshops on solar, zero energy homes, wild edibles, rain barrels, wind power as well as healthy "Not on a Stick" foodsand a variety of kids' activities, the EcoSquared Fair had something for everyone!

Jay Edens, founder of RREAL shares solar information with fair-goers

  Barb gets some TLC from Kris Kayser of Stone Woman Herbals

 Visitors try samples of healthy foods, or purchase a meal.  Options include HDT salad, Greek salad, Tabouli, Hummus, Salsa, and fresh, organic fruit

 Waiting to see what color the wheel stops on - if this guy answers his question correctly he'll win a prize!

Kids decorate masks at one of the activity stations 

 Donna oversees the papermaking process

 Lady of the Woods, Alma Christensen prepares for her workshop on Wild Edibles

The forest fantasy scene on the north wall of Old Main continues to change with the addition of color to the cob forage and more wildlife.

Madina adds green pigment to the cob ferns

 We have our own Cheshire Cat...