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Ambler Farm looking to install new greenhouse

By TOM EVANS Villager Staff Writer WILTON — Ambler Farm is looking to install a new greenhouse, and board member James Meinhold got general approval for the issue from the Board of Selectmen at its regular meeting on Monday night. While the structure is meant to stay year-round, Meinhold said it would not be permanent,...

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Maple sugaring at Ambler Farm

Posted on 01/06/2011 By TOM EVANS Villager Staff Writer WILTON — With winter’s icy grip taking hold, it’s hard to imagine an outdoor winter activity that doesn’t involve steep mountains and deep powder. Ambler Farm, however, has a family program that is not dependent on snowfall — or snow machines — lines for the ski...

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A Living, Breathing Classroom

For Kevin Meehan, nature is more than a backdrop. It’s a gigantic, living, breathing classroom.

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Education through interaction at Ambler Farm

Posted on 05/06/2010 By KARA O’CONNOR Villager Staff Writer WILTON –If you want to get up close and personal with farm animals this summer but aren’t sure where to go, Ambler Farm is the perfect place, according to on-site educator and animal caretaker Sue Gaffney. “What makes Ambler Farm stand out from other animal farms...

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Public use for Ambler Farm house in the works

Posted on 07/30/2009 By KARA O’CONNOR Villager Staff Writer WILTON — Public use for Ambler Farm’s Raymond-Ambler house is in the works, says Pamela Hovland, vice president of Friends of Ambler Farm. On Monday night, Hovland, Ambler Farm attorney Clarissa Cannavino and architect Rich Vail attended a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission...

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