The houses are monitored regularly by about 20 volunteers who record data for the Nest Box Network at Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Staff members are available for speaking engagements to discuss any of the multi-faceted programs of the center. Special arrangements can be made for other times. The livestock contributing to our organic agriculture are alpacas, members of the Camelid family. These unique animals put back on the land what we take out.
Alpacas are gentle on the land and require minimal care.
Our herd produces fleece for spinning and weaving of garments. Their pasture is a popular site for visitors. Come and sit in the Reflection Garden or under a giant tree or at the side of the lake, quietly absorbing it. This sustainable, alternative building method allows us to walk gently on the Earth. Straw bale construction is a century-old building technique that may prove to be an answer to the current search for an affordable substitute for modern building materials.