by Nicole Cormier | Jul 26, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
(pictured above) Volunteers participate in the annual Staff vs. Volunteer Tug-of-War For over 12 years, Ironstone Farm has made Volunteer Appreciation Day a day to give back to volunteers and their families. After a two-year absence due to COVID, volunteers and their...
by Nicole Cormier | Jul 15, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
Despite the nonstop hustle and bustle of the last three months, the women of the Lowell Police Department still remember their experience like it was yesterday. The two Equine Encounters they attended at Ironstone Farm created memories they will never forget. “It was...
by Nicole Cormier | Jul 7, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
When Caroline Lurie began studying occupational therapy at American International College, she had no interest in working with children. “Anything but kids” she would say. Three months later, Caroline is completing her level II fieldwork education at Ironstone Farm...
by Nicole Cormier | Jun 29, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm is mourning the loss of beloved community member and dear friend, Nicholas DeNitto, who passed earlier this month. Nick first came to the farm in the mid-80s when his wife Barabara DeNitto began volunteering. He was an avid...
by Nicole Cormier | Jun 27, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
(pictured above Former working student, Kyle Duffy, and Kaiser) Marking a new beginning for an old friend At the start of April, Ironstone Farm announced our decision to retire our halflinger pony, Kaiser, after 20 years of dedicated work as a therapy pony. He had...
by Nicole Cormier | Jun 24, 2022 | Ironstone Stories
(pictured above) Chris Bade sits next to Diane Tower and Michael Breda as he listens to Greeley’s speech. On Tuesday, June 21, Ironstone Farm held its annual board meeting, where, among the guest speakers and usual agenda, it was announced that Chris Bade will...