This fall, the Village of Upper Nyack are welcoming some helpful and hungry new visitors to the River Hook Preserve.
For a several weeks, starting in late September and running up until late October, 28 goats will be helping the village clear invasive plant species in three selected areas of the preserve.
River Hook was locally known as “The Sheep Farm” for many years, as former owner Hester Haring Cason kept a herd of sheep on the property, according to a press release.
“Goats are an effective, low-impact method of brush clearing that rapidly removes undesirable plants without herbicides and will allow the Village to plant wildflower seeds in the cleared areas this Fall,” the press release said.
Note to onlookers (who are more than welcome): the goats are confined with a temporary electric fence. For your safety, please keep your children and pets away from the fence.
The goats are coming from Crescent Nur Ranch, which specializes in “goatscaping.” Learn more about this brush clearing method at www.hiregoats.com
Fortunately, our GOAT (Greatest of All Time) photographer Andrea Swenson was there to document all the action in our latest Photo Shoot! (Scroll down for more photos and a full slideshow.)
Scenes From the Shoot
Slideshow: The Big Finale
Click on the arrows below to flip through all of Andrea’s photos from the event. Enjoy the show!
See more of Andrea’s recent Photo Shoots here and find even more of her outstanding work on Instagram.