LAND MATTERS WALK &
TALK
AT NEWPORT
VINEYARDS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 2006 at
9am
Join us for a tour of the conserved land at Newport Vineyards in
Middletown and wine tasting. Participants will have the chance to
learn about the techniques used in the venerable practice of producing
wine from one of the proprietors of Newport Vineyards. Later they will
have the opportunity to sample the delicious wines produced on site.
We will learn about the mix of traditional and modern techniques used
to produce these award winning wines, and how the land conservation
efforts of the Aquidneck Land Trust helped secure the necessary land
for this agricultural business.
We will meet at 9:00 a.m. Saturday October 21st, at
Newport Vineyards, at 909 East Main Rd. in Middletown. Space is
limited, RSVP to Andy The rain date will be Saturday,
October 28th.
For
all Reservations please contact
Andy Arkway, Stewardship Director
at
aarkway@ailt.org or 401-849-2799 x14.
All Land Matters Walk & Talk tours are FREE of
charge.
For all walks sturdy shoes and other appropriate
clothing are strongly recommended as conditions can be rough and wet.
The
Aquidneck Land Trust’s mission is to preserve Aquidneck Island’s
open spaces and natural character for the lasting benefit of our
community. The Land Trust has conserved over 1,855 acres on
Aquidneck Island. This year alone, the Land Trust has already
conserved over 567 acres, the most acres ever conserved by the
organization in a single year since its inception about sixteen
years ago. The Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization. For more information, visit http://www.ailt.org or
call (401) 849-2799.
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