Sister Jacqueline Sanchez-Small sat for an interview with Erie News Now reporters Amanda Post and Kara Coleman about the what and why of Goat Fest at Glinodo Center this Saturday--watch the interview here. Erie Times-News reporter Dana Massing published a story this week at GoErie.com that also details the work of the goats and the reasons the Benedictine Sisters have brought them to Glinodo for the past three years. Read the story.

The twelve goats traveled to Glinodo from Lets Goat Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. They provide an environmentally healthy--and fun--way to deal with invasive species along seven-mile creek. Grant funding finances the stay of the goats and their goatherds at Glinodo.

Download a flier with information about Goat Fest, this Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Glinodo Center, 6270 East Lake Road (across from the monastery). The event is family-friendly and free – join us for a storybook trail, nature art, snacks, and games. The Mercyhurst University Office of Sustainability will be present for some activities and education as well. There will be a brief presentation from the goatherds at 1:30 and again at 3:00 about the goats and how the rid the area of invasive species. Of course, there will also be opportunity to meet the goats.