Events

K.R.A.B.S (Kids Raving About Books) for 4th, 5th and 6th Graders

Tuesday, May 7

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

4th, 5th, and 6th graders are invited to attend our monthly book discussion group for younger readers on May 6th, to browse through new books, snack on cookies and chips, and talk about the books you’ve read recently. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Regenerative Farming — Eat Better, Save the Planet (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 7

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Registration Required Below This program is co-sponsored by Little Meadow Farm of Redding and Redding Land Trust  What did our planet look like before industrial farms, crowded cities and pollution-emitting factories? How can we reverse the damage to our atmosphere, wildlife populations and health? Whitney Freeman discusses the principles of Regenerative Farming, a conservation and rehabilitation approach to food production. Whitney, owner of Henny Penny Farm in Ridgefield, will discuss ecological methods to grow food and raise livestock, and how this method can be used as medicine for our planet and our bodies. Whitney will talk about the integral role that livestock can play in healing soils, which aids in bringing back wildlife to our habitats — and how all of this is tied to producing better food. Learn about Regenerative Farming to find out how to eat better and make better food choices. This is a hybrid program that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the In-Person option and you will receive an email reminder.  Include a cell for a text reminder. Would you prefer instead to attend the program virtually over Zoom? Click here to register for the virtual event.  About Our Speaker Dr. Whitney Freeman owns and operates Henny Penny Farm in Ridgefield,  a working farm and teaching space for children and adults to learn about livestock, sustainable agriculture, food systems and more. She holds a degree in biochemistry from Imperial College, London and a PhD from the University of Cambridge Department of Pharmacology. Whitney's scientific training helps inform the research and teaching on her farm, and propels its mission to protect the environment by working in harmony with nature’s rhythms, raising nurtured, happy animals, teaching children about food and offering families the healthiest, most nutrient-dense food possible. Down the road from the farm, Whitney grazes sheep on an 18-acre plot of leased Conservation Land, which is considered one of the best environmentally focused grazing programs in the state. Since 2023, Henny Penny has been working on a regenerative project at Little Meadow Farm and Jean’s Farm in Redding with sheep, pigs and chickens. Whitney's farm was awarded a Conservation Stewardship Program grant from the USDA to continue to work with livestock as part of an environmental stewardship plan focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture. **Photo credit: Courtesy of A. Burmeister

Regenerative Farming — Eat Better, Save the Planet (Virtual)

Tuesday, May 7

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Registration Required Below This program is co-sponsored by Little Meadow Farm of Redding and Redding Land Trust  What did our planet look like before industrial farms, crowded cities and pollution-emitting factories? How can we reverse the damage to our atmosphere, wildlife populations and health? Whitney Freeman discusses the principles of Regenerative Farming, a conservation and rehabilitation approach to food production. Whitney, owner of Henny Penny Farm in Ridgefield, will discuss ecological methods to grow food and raise livestock, and how this method can be used as medicine for our planet and our bodies. Whitney will talk about the integral role that livestock can play in healing soils, which aids in bringing back wildlife to our habitats — and how all of this is tied to producing better food. Learn about Regenerative Farming to find out how to eat better and make better food choices. This is a hybrid program that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the Virtual option and you will receive an email with a Zoom link on the morning of the program. Include a cell for a text reminder. Would you prefer instead to attend the program in person at the Library? Click here to register for the live event at the Library.  About Our Speaker Dr. Whitney Freeman owns and operates Henny Penny Farm in Ridgefield,  a working farm and teaching space for children and adults to learn about livestock, sustainable agriculture, food systems and more. She holds a degree in biochemistry from Imperial College, London and a PhD from the University of Cambridge Department of Pharmacology. Whitney's scientific training helps inform the research and teaching on her farm, and propels its mission to protect the environment by working in harmony with nature’s rhythms, raising nurtured, happy animals, teaching children about food and offering families the healthiest, most nutrient-dense food possible. Down the road from the farm, Whitney grazes sheep on an 18-acre plot of leased Conservation Land, which is considered one of the best environmentally focused grazing programs in the state. Since 2023, Henny Penny has been working on a regenerative project at Little Meadow Farm and Jean’s Farm in Redding with sheep, pigs and chickens. Whitney's farm was awarded a Conservation Stewardship Program grant from the USDA to continue to work with livestock as part of an environmental stewardship plan focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture. **Photo credit: Courtesy of A. Burmeister