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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