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  • From: rob hamilton <lostman_amiga@yahoo.com>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [NAFEX] Alabama A&M orchard open house
  • Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:51:48 -0700 (PDT)



                    Alabama A&M Agricultural Research Station
                                    Open House and Tour


September 22nd 11-4pm
(Central Standard Time)

Come tour and taste fruit from one the largest collections of Jujube in the southeast.  Also tour the large plantings of Asian Pear, Peaches, Hardy Kiwi, Pawpaws and other fruits and vegetables.

Lastly, a tour the on-site Shitake mushroom growth chamber.

Admission is free!

Location:     Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station
                    372 Walker Lane
                    Hazel Green, Alabama 35750
                    256/828-2113
(right between Huntsville and the Alabama state line)

 *  Make a day of it and visit the Huntsville Botanical Gardens for their
     Daylily sale!!
 *  Hour 9-5pm, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Phone: (256) 830-4447
 *  Admission $10

From Birmingham, Alabama
Take I-65 north. Exit I-565 east towards Huntsville, Alabama. Exit  Hwy 231/431 north (North Memorial Parkway). Turn right at the eighth red light onto Walker Lane. Go @ _ mile and turn right into Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station.

From Nashville, Tennessee
Take I-65 south. Exit I-565 east towards Huntsville, Alabama. Exit  Hwy 231/431 north (North Memorial Parkway). Turn right at the eighth red light onto Walker Lane. Go @ _ mile and turn right into Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station.

From Atlanta, Georgia/Chattanooga. Tennessee
Take I-75 North to I-24 west. Exit Kimball/South Pittsburg (this road will turn into Hwy 72 after you cross the Alabama state line). Go to Huntsville. Turn right (north) onto Hwy 231/431 (North Memorial Parkway). Turn right at the sixth red light onto Walker Lane. Go @ _ mile and turn right into Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station.



                            Hotel Accommodations in Huntsville


Best Western Rocket City Inn & Suites
Directions: Located on University Dr between Logan's Steakhouse and Cowboy's gas across from Target
Contact: (256) 837-7412 (800) 937-8376 6200 Torok Circle Huntsville, AL 35806

Bevill Conference Center & Hotel
www.uah.edu/BevillCenter
Directions: I-565 to Sparkman Dr. exit 15. North on Sparkman Drive to Ben Graves Drive. Turn right, the Bevill Center is directly in front of you. Hwy 72 East to Sparkman Drive. Take Sparkman Drive exit and turn right. Take 1st left turning onto Ben Graves Dr. Bevill Center is directly in front of you.
Rates: $49-$75
Contact: (256) 721-9428 (888) 721-9428 bevillc@email.uah.edu 550 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35816

Comfort Suites
Directions: Highway 72 west (University Drive) across the street from Super Target shoppping center, behind Logans restaurant & next door to Guthries.
Contact: (256) 562-2400 (800) 424-6423 6224 Torok Circle Huntsville, AL 35806

Country Inn & Suites
Directions: From I-65 South take exit 340 TO I-565 east -Take exit 14-Rideout Road- -Take Rideout Rd. to Highway 72 east-University Dr.-Hotel is located 2 blocks on the left -From Highway 431 -Take Highway 72 west-University Dr. -Hotel is located on the right
Contact: (256) 562-2400 (800) 424-6423 4880 University Drive Huntsville, AL 35816

Courtyard by Marriott
Directions: I-65 to I-565 East, North on Research Boulevard to 72/Huntsville-University Drive exit. Hotel is 1 1/4 miles on left between Pier 1 & Pizza Hut.
Contact: (256) 837-1400 (800) 321-2211 4804 University Drive Huntsville, AL 35816

Embassy Suites
Directions: When entering from I-65 North or South, merge onto I-565 via exit 340 East toward Huntsville and merge onto US-231 S/US-431/North Memorial Parkway to Clinton Avenue, Exit 19-C, Turn right onto Clinton Avenue W, continue to follow Clinton to Monroe Street SW.
Contact: (256) 539-7373 (800) 362-2779 800 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801



Any further questions contact Robert Hamilton: lostman_amiga@yahoo.com


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