We hope that everyone will come down to this Thursday's
Pathfinder Produce from 1 to 5 p.m. for the greatest variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in our
area. The market’s friendly staff is eager to help you with your purchases, and
there's always something diverse to try. This week we’ll also have an
advanced registration pick-up for Splash Path at the market for your
convenience.Speaking of Splash Path -- we wish to thank everyone who will be participating in the third annual Splash Path 5K & Fun Walk this coming Saturday, May 21, which starts with a Dance Party/ZUMBA warm up with Zoe Curtis by Pathfinder School at 9 a.m. The official Splash Path 5K starts at 10 a.m.
Splash Path offers something for everyone: We are having a raffle auction with lots of great items to bid on, and the after run-walk party will feature identical twin DJ's Tom & Chris Hogan. Plus, we'll have over 30 vendors exhibiting a wide variety of wares, and several areas devoted to kids' activities. We hope you'll be able to join us for this wonderful community event, which will be raising funds for the Pathfinder Walking & Fitness Trail (which is open to the general public) and the Edmeston Town Pool Fund.
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There have been many posts in my Facebook feed about diversity as of late. Diversity is Mother Nature’s own modus operandi; I was able to spend some time outdoors this past weekend and observed how nature develops and modifies themes as she goes along.
The bird life at our homestead is always fascinating, and from one moment to the next there's so much to see. As I peered out by the pond, there were about six goldfinches colorfully perching in a Pinkster bush. Pairs of Canadian Geese were gliding over the pond's surface, only to take off in a drumming of wings when they sensed danger. A loan gobbler strutted his stuff in the meadow, and red tailed hawks and turkey vultures soared overhead, looking for their next meal.
Not to be outdone by the avian life, the diversity of plants near my house is just as remarkable, and it makes you wonder about what niche each plant fills in the web of life. The skunk cabbage have thrown out their smelly prehistoric-looking leaves (which aren't good to hit with the mower, btw), the day lily fronds are reaching for the sky, and the invasive honeysuckles loom, ready to take over the meadow and cleared pathways.
Even in the garden, Mother Nature is committed to variety. I spent time assessing the raised beds and cleaning out the semi-wild strawberries (much more to do there!). The plants are thriving and showing many white blossoms, and the plant runners are tangled with grasses and dandelions. There are also other low-creeping plants, some stalky stuff, and some of last year’s renegade onions sending out new leaves … Nature truly does abhor a vacuum and fills up empty spaces with the darnedest co-habitators and competitors.
Until next time, observe and appreciate variations, and we hope to see you at Splash Path!
Lori
