Greenbelt Bus Tour Planned for Oct. 4
Archived News Release: September 12, 2014 - Climb aboard a luxury motor coach for a tour of the Greenbelt Program's protected farm and open-space properties Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15, and light refreshments will be served. Please register by Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, by contacting Project Director Ginny Trocchio, 734.794.6000 ext. 42798 / [email protected].
The tour will depart promptly at 10 a.m. from the Park & Ride stop at Pioneer High School (located on Main Street, just south of Stadium Boulevard in front of Pioneer High School).
Highlights of the tour:
- Learn about local agriculture.
- See how the Greenbelt Program helps protect and preserve farms and open spaces.
- Speak with local farmers.
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 program has protected more than 4,300 acres of farmland and open space surrounding the City of Ann Arbor, and has leveraged over $21 million through grants, landowner donations, and other locally funded programs.
To learn more about the Greenbelt Program, visit www.a2gov.org/greenbelt.
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Media Contact Information
Ginny Trocchio
Greenbelt Program Project Director
734.794.6000 ext. 42798
[email protected]
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