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HOME GROWN HOUSING
Installations showcasing a collaborative community project led by Artist-in-Residence Christine Mackey Christine Mackey has been inspired by traditional practices of sustainable farm buildings and food production. Her project reinterprets the chicken coop structure. Combining scientific data, archival material and historic social practice, the project promotes the practice of diversity and self-sustainability in small-holdings and backyards. Christine […]
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Deirdre O’Mahony’s residency at the MERL began with the proposition, is carbon-neutral beef possible? Research at the University of Reading is currently testing the effect of different kinds of forage such as Sainfoin, on animal and soil health and on levels of methane produced by livestock. Deirdre spent the residency investigating historical references to forages […]
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THE MERL WINTER WARMER
Enjoy a day of seasonal family fun with Millers Ark Living Nativity and petting farm, music and activities! Meet the animals from Millers Ark petting farm Live music from The Big Band Explore a traditional Christmas with the MERL Players Follow a winter trail in the galleries Make a traditional cracker with artist Julie Roberts […]
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