Rainwater collection, creek stewardship, and water conservation
Before delving into the big project of the summer, the rainwater cistern, I decided to finally bury the electrical and network wiring running to the cabins in flexible conduit. I also put in 4 cedar...
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We kicked off Summer with a solstice party that I may try to do on a regular basis. 'Midsummer Mayhem' as I called it featured a large bonfire, a pickup truck pool, lawn games, garlands, and me in loi...
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It's a beautiful sunny day out here at Maya Creek and it seemed like a nice time to update everyone on the goings on with it being Earth Day and all. The Garden I'm a little surprised to report that i...
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My first volunteer of the season, Billy, arrived this past Thursday night from Louisiana. I haven't gotten the solar hot water collector or the rest of the basics of the common house water system up...
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Life at Maya Creek has developed a seasonal rhythm and each has its pros and cons. Despite the cold weather, winter has its perks. It's my vacation time, and I was lucky enough to miss out on the ...
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It's been almost 5 months since my last blog entry. Summing up so many months to a length that won't drown you is the challenge now. The reoccurring themes of this past summer seem to have been ma...
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*Written by Sydney My summer at Maya Creek is drawing to a close. The past three months have been an amazing opportunity to do things hands-on, experiment, and explore. I have had fun attempting a wid...
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My summer-long volunteer, Syndey, arrived last week. She's a Wisconsin native who has just finished an engineering degree in California. She'll mainly be focusing on the food situation, maintainin...
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