Eco-Justice Center

Colorful eggs for sale! Different breeds of chickens lay different colors of eggs. Our Ameraucana chickens lay the light blue/green eggs while our barred rocks lay the tan eggs. Stop by tomorrow to snag yours while supplies last! Pop up to the front porch of the farm house starting at 9am on Saturday to pick yours up for $4.50 a dozen. Check our stories Sunday to see if we have any left that day to sell.

Egg sizes may vary based on the age and breed of our girls!

Day 1 of Nature Guides: Animal Connections camp is flying by! We’ve discovered chickens’ favorite snacks, brushed goats and walked alpacas! Can’t wait to see what the rest of this week’s adventure will hold! ☀️🦙🌻

The girls are laying 12-14 eggs every day now that the days are long! We usually have 7-8 dozen eggs for sale every Saturday, so pop up to the front porch of the farm house starting at 9am to pick yours up. Only $4.50 a dozen. Check our stories Sunday to see if we have any left that day to sell.

Egg sizes may vary based on the age and breed of our girls!

Happy first official day of summer! The marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the calendar year. Have a joyous solstice!

Day 1 of Critter Keepers 6-8 camp has been full of fun! Goat and chicken snacks, building puzzle feeders for our chickens, and going on a hunt for alpaca friendly flowers has been a blast! 🌸🦙🌻 and water games all around have helped us beat the heat for summer fun!! 💦☀️

Eggs for sale here!! Stop by tomorrow to snag yours while supplies last! Pop up to the front porch of the farm house starting at 9am on Saturday to pick yours up for $4.50 a dozen. Check our stories Sunday to see if we have any left that day to sell.

🥚🥚Egg sizes may vary based on the age and breed of our girls!

Isn't it wonderful when roses smell like roses? Hope you're enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of this beautiful summer day!
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We had a great time at Yoga with Alpacas yesterday! If you missed it, don't worry, you can register for upcoming dates! Tag a friend you want to try to go with this summer! ☀️
Registration info at the link in our bio!

What's better than farm fresh eggs for your weekend breakfasts? Get yours tomorrow while supplies last! Stop by the front porch of the farm house starting at 9am on Saturday to pick yours up for $4.50 a dozen. Check our stories Sunday to see if we have any left that day to sell.

🥚🥚Egg sizes may vary based on the age and breed of our girls!

Looks like we'll have great weather for Yoga with Alpacas on Saturday! It's not too late to register - we still have some openings! This gentle yoga session is great for beginners or experts. Find a good spot in the alpaca pasture and center yourself as these gentle animals meander around you. You'll also get a chance for a quick selfie!
Registration info at the link in our bio!

Meet Pumpkin, our barn-cat-in-training! He is still in learning the ropes, so you might not see him roaming until we're sure he'll stick around the farm. He is showing great promise as a mouse-catcher and all-around friendly barn cat!

🐓Don't forget to stop by for eggs tomorrow while supplies last! Stop by the front porch of the farm house starting at 9am on Saturday to pick yours up for $4.50 a dozen. Check our stories Sunday to see if we have any left that day to sell.

🥚🥚Egg sizes may vary based on the age and breed of our girls!

The alpacas got sheared this week! See if you can match the 'before' and 'after' photos of: Grant, Weyker, Jameson, Theo, and Kevin.

Alpacas need to be sheared every year. We process our alpaca fiber into yarn which is made into items for our gift shop!

Good morning from the blooms of Eco-J! 🌸🪻🌼

Eggs for sale tomorrow while supplies last! Stop by the front porch of the farm house starting at 9am on Saturday to pick yours up for $4.50 a dozen. Check our stories Sunday to see if we have any left that day to sell.

🥚🥚Egg sizes may vary based on the age and breed of our girls!

It is with great sadness that we share that Patch, our beloved farm cat, passed unexpectedly this month due to quickly progressing liver failure. Patch was a sweet cat who loved sitting in on staff meetings, hanging around at lunch time, hunting for mice, and wandering the grounds on warm summer days. He was a favorite of staff, volunteers, and many of EJC's visitors.

In honor of Patch's love of a good shady napping spot, we'd like to share part of this poem by former poet laureate of Milwaukee, Antler (modified):

I want to lie down in dappled leaf-shade,
In quivering shadows of quivering leaves-
be they oak, be they maple,
be they elm or birch,
I want to rest in the play of shadows,
over my reclining form...
Soothed off to sleep
feeling the gentle breeze,
Looking up at the rustling
sun-drenched crown.

Rest easy little Patch 🩷

Who hasn't wondered about the bees that play such a big role in pollinating our forests, gardens, and prairies? Check out beekeeper Brian's Bub's Honey page every Wondering Wednesday for all your buzzzzz worthy questions 🐝🍯

Wondering Wednesday #35 Why are bees fuzzy? Is that really hair?

It's almost summer camp season at EJC! 🐓☀🤸🎨🐝🐐 We can't wait for campers to join us for adventures in animal care this summer during the months of June and July! For more information on how to get your child involved in all kinds of outdoor exploration 🥾check out our summer camps page on our website here:

https://ecojusticecenter.org/summer-camps

Post field trip belly baths this afternoon with the alpacas 💦☀️ The month of May is a field trip month for us at EJC!

During our Day on the Farm field trip, students explore the farm focusing on healthy interactions between people and animals and positive experiences trying new things! 🦙 Kids have a chance to meet our alpacas, goats and chickens and also taste test some of our organically grown produce. 🥬🫛🫑

Our alpacas love a good belly bath after a morning of engaging with students! 🫶🦙

Join instructor Chloe Wright this summer for Yoga with Alpacas at the Eco-Justice Center! 🧘‍♀️ Relax and breathe as she leads you in a 55-minute gentle yoga session - great for beginners or experts. Find a good spot in the alpaca pasture and center yourself as these gentle animals meander around you. You'll also get a chance for a quick selfie! Tag a friend you want to try to go with this summer! ☀️

Registration info at the link in our bio!

🐓 We will have eggs available this Saturday while supplies last! Stop by the front porch of the farm house starting at 9am on Saturday to pick yours up for $4.50 a dozen. Check our stories Sunday to see if we have any left that day to sell. Our gift shop will also be open from 12-1pm!

🥚🥚Egg sizes may vary based on the age and breed of our girls!

Experience the thrill of adventure and discovery with Eco-J Summer Camps!☀️ In these week long, full day programs, campers will delve into age-appropriate explorations focused on caring for our animals friends 🦙 that spark curiosity and imagination, fostering a deep connection with the natural world. 🪻🐝

But the fun doesn't stop there! With ample time for campers to unleash their creativity🎨, engage in free-choice activities🤸‍♀️, and uncover hidden treasures on the EJC grounds 🍄🪺, every day is a whirlwind of excitement, laughter, and endless discovery. Join us at Eco-J Summer Camps and let the adventure begin!☀️🧑‍🌾

For more information and to register, check out our website! https://ecojusticecenter.org/summer-camps

It’s belly bath season! 💦 ☀️ 🦙 Our alpacas are sheared once a year usually in late May. The last few months before their hair cuts, we are especially diligent in keeping the boys cool. With their fiber at its longest, even mildly warm spring days like today can make them a bit uncomfortable.

Belly baths help alpacas cool down and all our boys are very big fans! During a belly bath, we spray down the inside of the alpaca’s legs and their belly where they have the least amount of hair. As the water evaporates off their skin, the alpacas experience a cooling effect similar to the sensation of sweat evaporating off of your skin on a hot day. 🌤️

Stop by this month to see our boys at their fluffiest before they’re sheared at the end of May! We’re currently open for free to the public from 8am-4pm everyday of the week!

Come visit our Barred Rock beauties and their Americana friends 🐓 this Saturday and pick up your farm fresh eggs while you're here! Eggs will be available while supplies last, starting at 9am on Saturday for $4.50 a dozen. 🎁Gift shop will also be open from 12-1pm Saturday as well!

🥚🥚Egg sizes may vary based on the age and breed of our girls!

Looking for some local honey to help with those spring allergies? 🐝🪻🌷 Stop by our gift shop this Saturday from 12-1pm to pick up some Bub's Honey! Check out our newest selection of fair trade alpaca products as well while you're here 🦙

And don't forget, most of our gift shop items are also available for purchase online through our shopify account! Check out our website for more info and to order: https://ecojusticecenter.org/gift-shop

Happy Earth Day from the Eco-J family to you! We invite you to take a moment today no matter how brief, to step outside, let the sun warm your face, and take a second to appreciate the beauty of this one of a kind planet 🌱☀️🌎

Today we reflect on Mary Oliver’s quote, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

How do you plan to love this one wild and precious Earth with your one wild and precious life? 💚

Let us know in the comments!

Stop by today 10am - 2pm to purchase lettuce seedlings 🌱, house plants🪴, eggs🥚, or look through out gift shop🦙! All items available for purchase will be located either on the front porch of the farm house or within the gift shop itself.

We hope to see you soon!

Don't miss out! In honor of both 🌎 and the start of spring planting, EJC will be having a small plant sale tomorrow, Saturday, April 20 from 10am-2pm. Stop by our gift shop to purchase lettuce or spinach as well as indoor plant cuttings to green up your living space! 🌱🪴 Look around our gift shop and grounds as well while you're here!

Check out our website for more information: https://ecojusticecenter.org/gift-shop

Happy Friday from the sunny grounds of Eco-J! ☀️ What are your plans to get outside this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

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