I think that the idea of a working farm/educational center is worth looking into. It would be great to keep it as open land and especially keep it accessable to all. It's a beautiful spot.
I spent a winter weekend in Livermore Falls, Maine several years ago at Norlands Living History Farm. I went with my daughter's girl scout troop and we paid $$$ to spend the weekend caring for livestock, boiling maple sugar, baking, hauling wood and washing without benefit of plumbing, electricity or central heat. We were busy every minute. Those 12 year old girls LOVED it.
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