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Frank and Lisa
Frank and Lisa
Tigger, Cyrus, Spike, & the Clucks
Frank and Lisa are a husband and wife team who both grew up in Gering. Each left the area to explore the larger world.
Frank and Lisa are a husband and wife team who both grew up in Gering. Each left the area to explore the larger world.
Frank entered the Army and traveled to many places in his career as a military historian, journalist, and public servant. Lisa studied theatre, receiving her master's degree in acting in Detroit, Michigan, and lived in several places during her time as a regional actress. Lisa was the publishing owner of the Gering Citizen, a local weekly newspaper, when they met as adults. The couple is now settled in on the family farm as stewards of this magnificent land.
Frank entered the Army and traveled to many places in his career as a military historian, journalist, and public servant. Lisa studied theatre, receiving her master's degree in acting in Detroit, Michigan, and lived in several places during her time as a regional actress. Lisa was the publishing owner of the Gering Citizen, a local weekly newspaper, when they met as adults. The couple is now settled in on the family farm as stewards of this magnificent land.
The Peaceful Prairie at Rose Hill is original prairie grassland with little intervention in its ecosystem. The prairie gets its name from the rosy hue that glows on the hills at dawn and dusk.
Lisa is the fourth generation of her family to live on Valley View Farm. Her family has been steward of these lands since 1925. Lisa is a member of the Gering family, one of the early families that settled the area. Her ancestor, Martin Gering, came to the valley in 1887. As an early investor in the fledgling town, the city of Gering was named for him. Ask Lisa to share more with you about the area's rich history.
The Peaceful Prairie at Rose Hill is original prairie grassland with little intervention in its ecosystem. The prairie gets its name from the rosy hue that glows on the hills at dawn and dusk.
Lisa is the fourth generation of her family to live on Valley View Farm. Her family has been steward of these lands since 1925. Lisa is a member of the Gering family, one of the early families that settled the area. Her ancestor, Martin Gering, came to the valley in 1887. As an early investor in the fledgling town, the city of Gering was named for him. Ask Lisa to share more with you about the area's rich history.
Today, the camping area is part of a working farm. Until recently, the fields to the south have grown beans and corn; however, this year, you will see millet in the fields. Millet is acting like a "nurse crop" to help take nitrogen out of the land. The weed that creates the famous tumbleweed is known as Kosh, and it love nitrogen. Millet is helping to prepare the land for a fall planting of native grass and flower mix, which will be allowed to grow for the next fifteen years. This project will save irrigation water, and allow the land to rest from farming practices. It is Lisa and Frank's hope that when the 15 years project is up, a rancher will be interested in running cattle on this grassland, or an organic farmer could also have a nice set up for an operation.
Today, the camping area is part of a working farm. Until recently, the fields to the south have grown beans and corn; however, this year, you will see millet in the fields. Millet is acting like a "nurse crop" to help take nitrogen out of the land. The weed that creates the famous tumbleweed is known as Kosh, and it love nitrogen. Millet is helping to prepare the land for a fall planting of native grass and flower mix, which will be allowed to grow for the next fifteen years. This project will save irrigation water, and allow the land to rest from farming practices. It is Lisa and Frank's hope that when the 15 years project is up, a rancher will be interested in running cattle on this grassland, or an organic farmer could also have a nice set up for an operation.
The land is home to Tigger, our 33-year-old senior horse who might like to meet you. In the vast valley south of the farm you will see a patchwork of corn, bean, and other commercially farmed fields.
The land is home to Tigger, our 33-year-old senior horse who might like to meet you. In the vast valley south of the farm you will see a patchwork of corn, bean, and other commercially farmed fields.
Some seasons, Burrowing Owls make part of the prairie their home. They are one of the tiniest of all owls, and are not easily spooked.
Camp host Lisa with Great Pyrenees Cyrus, and horse greeters 33-year-old Tigger, and 21-year-old Lightning.