Animals in the Garden
The Chickens: The chickens have been an attraction
at the garden for a long time. During our recent site
renovation, our chickens lived at a private residence, but
returned once their new home was built. A big thank you
to the Fonda Family Foundation, Bob Brennan, and Rob Cleveland
for providing the support and building the new chicken house. A
chicken committee organized by Katina Pappas-DeLuca sees to
the daily needs of our five chickens.
The Turtles: In the spring of 2006, the garden
will become the new home to Eastern Box Turtles lovingly rehabilitated
by Mimi Shepard. These turtles are unable to return to
the wild because of past injuries. The turtle habitat was built
by the Outward Bound Americorps volunteers and outfitted by
the Renfroe Middle School students.
The Bees: The bees are a vital component
of the garden, providing needed pollination for the plants
growing. The bees enjoy the Tulip Poplar pollen in the
spring and fly three or four blocks around to gather pollen
for their hives. The bees are tended by Annie Sommerville
and her Academe de Oaks high school students and Curtis Gentry,
a local beekeeper. The bees also serve the focus for
several classes at the garden. |
