In honor of National Pig Day, held annually on March 1, Curator Jonathon Benjamin gave a behind-the-scenes look at Mama and Lizzy, two farm favorite pigs at the Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, a family-friendly park that is home to more than 50 animals in Katonah.
Benjamin said: “Both Mama and Lizzy are heritage breeds ”“ breeds that would have been around a long time ago. It”™s very important for us to teach people about farming and farming practices from when Muscoot was a working farm.”
Nationally Accredited since 2003, Westchester County Parks owns and operates a wide range of facilities, including six golf courses, pools and beaches, recreation parks, trailways and nature centers. Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm is one of the park system”™s unique facilities. Although buildings remain closed due to Covid-19 protocols, visitors are encouraged to explore more than 700 acres of outdoor space.
