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A World in a Stump

Today, as I was walking along Champlain Heights Trail, gathering mulch in my wheelbarrow, I spotted an amazing old stump. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that it was not just a stump – but a whole ecosystem of life. There was a huckleberry plant full… Read More »A World in a Stump

Invasive Ed 101

We had a very successful Invasive Ed 101 event on Saturday, June 12. Despite the forecast being 70% rain, we woke up to to beautiful sunny skies. Our members, Kiki, Anne, Grace and Paola were on hand to set up our info table, with waiver… Read More »Invasive Ed 101

Trail Signage

Free the Fern Member, Teresa Gagné, offered to help design trail signage for our Free the Fern conservation effort. She will be printing and laminating these signs for placement along the Champlain Heights Trail in the areas we are stewarding. Thank you Teresa for your… Read More »Trail Signage

Signs of Spring

Walking down Champlain Heights Trail there have been many signs of spring. I am in awe of the bright green of the young vine maple leaves above me. Behind Kinross Creek Co-op, I see the deep pink of the first baldhip rose unfurling its petals. Farther… Read More »Signs of Spring

Rainbow Tool Sets

Thanks to a TD Park People Grant, Free the Fern has been able to purchase 6 tool sets, each set containing: a rake, a shovel, a trowel, and a professional bypass pruner. Free the Fern member, Kiki, offered to help paint the tool sets in… Read More »Rainbow Tool Sets

Fundraising Update

Today we spent the morning selling hand-painted art on the Champlain Heights Trail as part of our Art for Plants Fundraiser. Free the Fern member, Paola, also contributed some hand-made cloth bags, made from repurposed fabrics, for our sale. As of today (May 15, 2021),… Read More »Fundraising Update