They say March is “in like a lion, out like a lamb”… Although “In like a lion” applies to the start of March, “out like a lamb” certainly does not apply at our construction site as we continue work at a furious pace! Here’s what’s been happening since our last update:
Construction of the Farm Annex has begun and is nearly complete. This is where our farm offices and CSA wash & pack facility will be for the remainder of construction on the farm site.
Temporary construction trailer set up for Urban Tilth Operations and Security staff
Building permit secured for a second walk-in cooler, which will allow us to provide expanded veggie box/food security support to area residents
Traditional heavy timber trusses and framing erected by EarthBound Building for the Watershed Workshop, Shade House, and Compost Toilet Building. This work culminated with a “Topping Out” celebration complete with a traditional heavy timber construction “Whetting Bush” ceremony, where a tree branch and flag are raised on the highest timber which is the last one placed.
Framing and sheathing of Tool Shed / Farm Break Room building continuing
Construction workshop conducted by EarthBound Building at Cooperation Richmond
History Walk, Orchard and Row Crop Outdoor Classrooms construction begun
A swarm of bees recovered by our beekeeper was re-homed in the farm orchard
Traditional heavy timber trusses and EarthBound Building heavy timber specialists
