Schuylerville corn maze uses 7-acre canvas to raise environmental awareness
Schuylerville, NY, August 20, 2010: Recycle, Reduce,
Reuse, Go-Green, sustainable energy, climate change, global warming; these are
all terms that each of us have heard almost daily in our personal lives. They
are not just the latest buzz words or phrases, but they are all part of a
larger movement that affects us all one way or another. We all have an
opportunity to take part in this movement; it may be just as simple as turning
off a light when you leave the room, changing over to electronic billing
instead of paper, or buying from your local farm stand instead of heading miles
further to the grocery store. Jerry
Macica, of Schuyler Farms Corn
Maze, points out “Going Green” has become a lifestyle for more and more people
and Mother Nature surely appreciates it. But he is also quick to point out for
the skeptics that there are personal benefits to “going green”. Reduced energy
bills, healthier food choices, improved health, or even having extra change in
your pocket.
When Schuyler Farms began considering the theme for their family’s 9th
annual corn maze the clear choice was to “Go Green”. Ken Macica
of Schuyler Farms said that sustainable energy is something that is important
to both the community and to America’s
farms. Tom Macica added that ‘Going Green’ is just
part of the social fabric of today’s society and it is a movement that can only
help ensure a healthy future for his kids and for future generations. The three
Macica brothers felt that the family farm could use their 7-acre corn maze to
promote the ideas of ‘Going Green’ and sustainable energy. The maze design
features the universally recognized recycling triangle, wind mills, the sun,
and yes they even carved corn into the corn field.
The Macica brothers intend on using this years annual fall festival at Schuyler Farms to
help promote ‘Going Green’. This will
include promotional material for school kids, sponsorships from environmentally
friendly businesses and of course their giant maize maze. Jerry Macica
added that “we are extremely excited about becoming a ‘green’ leader in our
community and showing everyone that being green can be fun!”
Schuyler Farms is a family owned farm in Schuylerville,
NY. For nine years they have
provided their brand of agritourism to the area. Their garden center has built
a reputation of having the best and most beautiful selection of hanging
baskets, perennials, annuals, trees, etc. with exceptional customer service.
The corn maze, which is open late summer thru the fall, has expanded to include
gemstone and fossil mining, a petting zoo, miniature golf, hayrides, pumpkin
patches and much more.
If you
would like more information on this topic or Schuyler Farms visit them online
at www.schuylerfarms.com, call 518-695-5308 or email
Jerry@schuylerfarms.com
