Horn Farm Center to Rebuild
The nonprofit Horn Farm Center’s historic farmhouse was
struck by lightning on October 25, 2021, destroying the second and third floors. No
one was injured. Executive Director Alexis Campbell is soliciting donation by
check or online at HornFarmCenter.org. She states, "There is
something innately powerful about fire. It can destroy and create in an
instant. In a forest ecosystem, fire can be the clearing energy that builds
soil for incredible growth. While this tragic event is unbelievably challenging
and we are still grieving what was lost, we are choosing to accept that fire is
a gift. We trust that this disruption will lead to extraordinary growth for the
Horn Farm Center."
Over the past two years the Horn Farm Center has adopted new
leadership, grown its staff, engaged more than 160 volunteers and launched its
signature land steward training program. This year, they set out to plant
10,000 trees and achieved that goal in October, 2021.
Future plans include launching a new edible forest garden
demonstration project, planting another four acres of riparian trees and
working with community partners such as the Keystone 10 Million Trees
Partnership, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the York County
Conservation District.
Location: 4945 Horn Rd., York. For
more information, call 717-757-6441 or email [email protected].
For the annual appeal letter in its entirety, click here.
