Arbco sits on a 2.2 acre site, and we use the land intensively. Children enjoy a large play structure, a smaller “clubhouse,” a nice flat field for games and somersaults, and a gentle hill just right for sledding. Grownups enjoy the terrace outside the Common House, and many interesting plantings, including fruit trees, berry patches, a rain garden, and flowers. We have a large community garden in which we grow produce for community meals, and a kitchen herb garden. Members may also have a personal garden.
The site attracts many birds, including owls, hawks, and occasional sandhill cranes. We have also seen deer, possums, raccoons, and foxes. And we have CHICKENS!
Arbco during the summer.
Another view, facing east.
Winter Arbco.
The community garden.
With the chickens.
Garden work in progress.
Juvenile redtail hawk on Arbco balcony, watching a squirrel at the birdfeeder.
A group of Arbco children have successfully captured an adult resident.
Some recent Arbco visitors.
Our little urban woodland.