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Why are we planting chestnuts?

Why are we planting chestnuts?

by Alessandra | Sep 17, 2019 | Chestnuts, Education, News and Updates, Orchard, Sustainability

Chestnuts are called the Bread Tree as the nuts are similar to grain nutritionally. They can be eaten fresh or milled into a flour. Chestnuts were once a staple throughout much of the eastern United states, both for humans and wildlife, and today, they are a staple in...
Dinner in the Vineyard; Featured Chef

Dinner in the Vineyard; Featured Chef

by Alessandra | Aug 27, 2019 | Events, News and Updates

Matt Poole of Hotel Washington will be preparing the entree this year for Dinner in the Vineyard, Thursday, August 29, on Washington Island. “I don’t always get to be there with guests while they are enjoying their meal,” said Poole. “I’m...
Gathering Ground looking at solutions to destructive beetles

Gathering Ground looking at solutions to destructive beetles

by Alessandra | Jul 16, 2019 | Education, News and Updates

This article first appeared in the Washington Island Observer. By Sheridan Ash, Gathering Ground intern 2019 marks the second year that Gathering Ground is tending the vineyard on the Island. Because the organization’s mission is to educate youth and adults in...
Door and Kewaunee geology a factor in groundwater contamination

Door and Kewaunee geology a factor in groundwater contamination

by Alessandra | Jul 11, 2019 | News and Updates

by Sheridan Ash, Gathering Ground intern Because the question of wastewater is a timely issue right now on the Island and throughout Door County, Gathering Ground asked its intern Sheridan Ash to attend the Door County Environmental Council talk with Dr. Mark...
Island School at Gathering Ground

Island School at Gathering Ground

by Alessandra | Jun 5, 2019 | Education, Island School, News and Updates

This article first appeared in the Washington Island Observer By Jessica Dennis On Wednesday, May 29, students in grades 3-12 had the opportunity to give back to our community through a service learning day at Gathering Grounds with Russell and Alessandra Rolffs....
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