Posted by Casey Williams on June 18th, 2008 in General, Green Building, Project Updates
Bundoran Farm has reached another signficant milestone. The first home construction project is underway at Bundoran Farm. The Erosion and Sediment Control and Tree Protection Fence was installed during the last week in May, then grading for the house commenced shortly after. The Superior Wall foundation system arrived this morning by truck and should be fully [...]
Posted by Casey Williams on June 18th, 2008 in Agriculture, Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions
Bundoran Farm was pleased to host this year’s Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness After-Hours event on June 12, 2008.The event took place on the lawn at Upper Bundoran and featured hors-d’ouvres, local wine, and magnificent views of the valley. A number of local farms and businesses provided exhibits of their products.
The Bundoran Farm Development Team [...]
Posted by Casey Williams on June 8th, 2008 in Bundoran Farm Events and Occasions, Education and Inspiration, General, Nature/Environment
During May, the Baldwin Center for Preservation Development began a series of programs geared at connecting people with the environment that surrounds them. Bundoran Farm residents and neighbors from around Albemarle County participated in a Wildflower Hike set in and amongst the trails and forest of Bundoran Farm. Participants identified several spring bloomers, including Rue [...]
Posted by Leif Riddervold on June 8th, 2008 in Agriculture, General, Green Building, Project Updates
At Bundoran Farm it is critically important to us that our resources are not wasted, and are put to a good use. Several segments of our new road network traverse through forest areas, and a significant and concerted effort was made to ensure that the wood products removed would be utilized in a manner consistent [...]