Two decades ago, Jerry Barrack and I joined forces to create "In the Presence of Nature," better known as simply "The Celery Farm Book." I wrote the text, and Jerry provided the photos. Doug Goodell contributed as well.

Above is a YouTube video of the recent Zoom presentation Jerry and I did for the Fyke Nature Association  -- highlighting what's changed and what has remained the same (including a classic photo from the old Hour on the Tower, above).

Lots of great photos about the Celery Farm in the good old days.

Since mid-2015, Fyke's monthly speaker presentations have been funded by a generous grant from the Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation.

After much research and legwork, I am pleased to let you know that major news regarding the Wild Turduckens of High Mountain will be announced next Thursday via the Montclair Bird Club. 

Stay tuned.

(Rare photo of Wild Turducken -- the blur on the left -- by Alice Leurck is above. Thanks, Alice! Everyone knows how tough these fast-moving fowl are to photograph.)

Friday, March 26, 2021 - 8 PM Online via Zoom
The Celery Farm, Looking Back

Two decades ago, Jerry Barrack and I joined forces to create "In the Presence of Nature," better known as simply "The Celery Farm Book."

I wrote the text, and Jerry provided the photos. Doug Goodell contributed as well.

For the Fyke Nature Association's March meeting, Jerry and I are showing images from the book -- highlighting what's changed and what has remained the same (including a classic photo from the old Hour on the Tower, above).

The talk is free and open to the public.

Please register for this program here.

Since mid-2015, Fyke's monthly speaker presentations have been funded by a generous grant from the Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation.

This photo from the Celery Farm book was likely taken at the turn of the century, when the Hour on the Tower was always held at the Warden's Watch.

How many people can you identify? What was the duck's name?

Jerry Barrack and I will identify as many folks as we can at our free Zoom talk on Friday.

More info here:

Friday, March 26, 2021 - 8 PM Online via Zoom
The Celery Farm, Looking Back

Two decades ago, Jerry Barrack and I joined forces to create "In the Presence of Nature," better known as simply "The Celery Farm Book."

I wrote the text, and Jerry provided the photos. Doug Goodell contributed as well.

For the Fyke Nature Association's March meeting, Jerry and I are showing images from the book -- highlighting what's changed and what has remained the same (including a classic photo from the old Hour on the Tower, above).

The talk is free and open to the public.

Please register for this program here.