Pastel colored clusters hung from many name worthy varieties of blueberry bushes along the draw of the pasture. I was determined to pick all the ripe blueberries on this overcast, blustery day. Some of the berries had fallen to the ground and had become nourishment for a nearby nest of fledglings. Out of curiosity, I … Continue reading Powder Blue & More
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Cathedral Caverns
Entering Cathedral Caverns was like landing on a different planet. I’m clostrrphobic, but I felt secure venturing through the huge portal, measuring 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. Jay Gurley measured the height of the ceilings throughout the caverns by tying a tape measure to a helium baloon. He measured 80ft. He was only … Continue reading Cathedral Caverns
Farm Land Well Drillers
It might be called Earth Science, but well drilling is like gambling. If the well drillers hit water, all is well, well, well, but if they don't hit water, you still pay for the casing per foot and the driller per foot. I have no idea where to find water on a piece of land. … Continue reading Farm Land Well Drillers
Bunkhouse Walls & Roof
As the most-highly anticipated addition to our property, the bunkhouse, is a unique venue ideal for large groups looking for accommodations that include a common space for social gathering. The 50'x50', two story bunkhouse build resumed January 18, 2024, by Scott Maranda, and was partially dried in with the white metal roof installment on June … Continue reading Bunkhouse Walls & Roof
Bunkhouse Foundation
Sunday March 26, 2023Phase 1 ExcavationLaser Leveling and Digging Trenches for the Footers Laser Levels Salvador, Kevin and Stephen Excavator Trenches on East Side Monday March 27, 2023Phase II Concrete Forms & Pouring Concrete Concrete Truck pouring Concrete into Skid Steer Caiden, Stephen, Keller, Salvador, Elvin and Randall on Skid Steer Dumping Concrete into Footers … Continue reading Bunkhouse Foundation
AG STEM Program @ Booker T. Washington High School, Atlanta, Georgia
AquaponicsRaised Garden BedsCrop Wash StationGreenhouseMr, Sweeney, DeQuavius and Tyrese AmosRotations WhiteboardCompost BinGreenhouseTruly Living Well AG STEM Program @ Booker T. Washington High School, Atlanta, Georgia Having made field trips to several Atlanta farms in the past decade, we recently visited Ty at his unique farm at Booker T. Washington High School. They had a little … Continue reading AG STEM Program @ Booker T. Washington High School, Atlanta, Georgia
Stockyard, 2022
The livestock legacy lives on. Time tested and true, local auction markets and feedlots are still the most reliable, secure way for you to buy and sell livestock. Keller Sweeney & Lincoln filming Cattle coming through. On Thursday mornings, the Calhoun Georgia Stockyard is open with a variety of live animals for show and sell. … Continue reading Stockyard, 2022
Day Camp
We are so excited to offer a day camp program to our local communities this year. Being small group focused allows each boy and girl to receive the necessary care and attention they need while providing bonding and encouragement. As a working farm we want to make sure all of our participants are kept safe … Continue reading Day Camp
UCLife Board Meeting | April 2, 2022
To all interested parties:Urban Community Life Board Meeting will be held April, 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM at 4147 County Road 106, Mentone, Alabama 35984 Supper catered by Taco House Calhoun, GA Meeting call to order @ 2:00PM Agenda:• Approve synopsis of previous UCLife Board Meeting minutes on November 30, 2019• Building projects:BunkhouseHealth Retreat • … Continue reading UCLife Board Meeting | April 2, 2022
Fundraising Letter, 2022
For the past two years we have made a big mistake. With the daily stress of Covid bearing down on family, friends and partners of Urban Community Life, we decided to give everyone a break from our traditional fundraising letter. We didn't want to add to anyone's stress. If our letters are primarily about raising … Continue reading Fundraising Letter, 2022