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Walking History – Native Trees of the East End

Native Trees of the East End with Mary Laura Lamont

The old Hallock homestead is home to many varieties of trees. Participants will examine tree buds, fruits, barks and leaves and learn to spot the differences and identifying traits of trees. Hands-on inspection of wood samples will reveal the differences between the weights and colors of various woods. The presenter will also explain how specific woods have been used by people through the ages. The tour will be led by Hallock State Park Preserve Naturalist Mary Laura Lamont.

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Hallockville Museum Farm Fleece & Fiber Festival
features fiber artisans sharing handmade and authentic works for sale, shearing
demonstrations, exceptional four-legged guests, special fiber-focused tours of
the Hallock Homestead, and more!

Activities include:

Animal Displays  –
Meet the sheep, rabbits, llamas, and alpacas that provide the fleece and fiber
needed to make fiber goods like yarn!

Basketweaving Demonstrations – Learn how plant fibers are
woven into baskets and other functional pieces.

Carding  &
Spinning – See raw fiber being de-tangled and teased apart to prepare for the
next part of the process, spinning. Watch spinners at their wheels and spindles
turn fiber into spun yarn!

Needle Felting Demonstrations – Learn how you can
create sculptures from wool felt with this interesting technique.

Rug-Hooking Demonstrations – Watch and learn as skilled rug
hookers demonstrate this craft.

Sheep & Llama Shearing – Learn how fiber is harvested
during informative demonstrations by an expert shearer.

Food Trucks & Bake Sale – perfect for lunch or a sweet
snack!

Weaving Demonstrations – The Hallockville looms will be on
display to see how fiber can be woven into cloth and other pieces such as
shawls and tapestries.

Quilting Demonstrations – Quilting artisans will demonstrate
various forms of needlework.

Rain Date Sunday, May 19

Tickets $10 pp; 12 and under FREE

FLEECE & FIBER FESTIVAL