The Work is Done!

We left the Farm Sanctuary. I am so proud of the youth and how hard they worked. We kept a steady pace all week despite the heat. We feel satisfied with our gifts to the Farm and its animals. To the bunnies we leave 10 "bunny boxes" which when stacked create a couple of tunnels, ramps and hiding places. To the Barn Owls, we leave two boxes that will be put high in the rafters of the hay barn. To the goats, we leave a beautiful goat jungle gym (thanks to Mo Wright for helping us with the design!). To the people we leave a series of three compost bins made from pallets and our thanks for their hospitality, their witness to animal rights issues, and their love of the animals at the farm.

My favorite moment today was when Buddy the goat came over to check out the new jungle gym. Mostly, he was drawn to us (an extrovert!) and then rubbed his head on the side of the structure. It was the first contact between the goats and our work and it felt like a blessing. It was great to see many goats hanging out on it later in the day. The structure is incredibly sturdy and we hope will last a long time.

My deepest thanks to all the youth and Alexa, Lea and Julie for working so faithfully this week! We have earned a day of play tomorrow (and sleeping in, Gabe would remind me to tell you). We haven't yet told them what we are doing. But with another 100 degree on the way, you can bet it involves water!

Adam