Monthly Archives: December 2020

Double Eagle Days

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

Earlier this month we had a string of eight or nine days that were mostly clear, sunny, and warm. And, almost every day we saw a mature bald eagle “parked” in the big cottonwood that we can see from our … Continue reading →

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SEASONS CHANGE

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

Seasonal rounds are an intrinsic part of life on the prairie. They’re an experience shared by Ice Age animals and plants, by Native American hunters and farmers, and by homesteaders and people in agribusiness. But, 2020 has been different. COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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GENERATIONS CHANGE

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

Four generations of our family’s Grandmothers have lived and worked on Lone Tree Farm since 1871. All four had the kind of quiet courage that holds young families together and contributes to viable farming operations. However, each woman had her … Continue reading →

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CULTURES CHANGE

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

Here is the second in a series of four holiday posts celebrating changes on the tall grass prairie and learning from the land. This is a time of celebrations: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Solstice. These are the most familiar ones, … Continue reading →

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ENVIRONMNETAL CHANGES

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

This is the first in a series of four seasonal posts that speak to changes: environmental changes, cultural changes, generational changes, and seasonal changes. They’re all based on insights provided directly by life on the Farm and rooted in the … Continue reading →

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