Sadly, Margie and Alden McCutchan had to move off their beautiful rural land, on which we have done buckthorn removal the last six years. They are both over 85, and it seemed prudent for them to live in Northfield, where help will be nearby, when they need it.
Fortunately, another member of the Cannon Valley Quaker community has offered to host our seasonal event, David Paxon, who has moved here from the Philadelphia area. (He has lots to say about the Quaker tradition of Arboretums in the area.)
The date will be:
Saturday, November 1, 2008,
The outline of the day will be similar to previous years, with a carpool from the Twin Cities, and probably folks coming from other areas. Work on the land starts mid-morning. We will have a potluck lunch, followed by more buckthorn busting in the afternoon. Home by dark (Daylight savings time will last another 10 hours).
Details are still being worked out, and will be posted here, when we have them.
