Greenbelt Bus Tour 2011
Join the Greenbelt staff on Saturday, Oct. 22 for a tour of farm and open space properties that have been protected. The Greenbelt Program was approved by City of Ann Arbor voters in November, 2003 to provide funding for the preservation and
protection of open space, natural habitats and working landscapes both inside and outside the city limits.
The Greenbelt program has protected over 3,200 acres of farmland and open space surrounding the City of Ann Arbor, and has leveraged over $18 million through grants, landowner donations, and other locally funded programs.
Highlights of the two-ho ur Oct. 22 tour include:
• Learning about local agriculture
• Seeing how the Greenbelt program helps protect and preserve farms and open spaces
• An opportunity to speak with local farmers
DATE : Oct. 22nd TI ME: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. C OST: $15
Please pre-register by Oct. 12, 2011. The tour will depart promptly at 11 a.m. from the Ann Arbor Farmers Market in historic Kerrytown and return at approximately 1 p.m. Ride on an air-conditioned, luxury motor coach. Cost, $15. Boxed lunches provided.
To register contact: Ginny Trocchio, 734.794.6000 ext. 42798 gltrocchio@a2gov.org
To learn more about the Greenbelt Program visit www.a2gov.org/greenbelt.
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