10/22/2009 9:57:00 PM Central Arizona Land Trust
announces November events
PRESCOTT - Two Central Arizona Land Trust events focusing on ranching and open space will take place next month.
On Friday, Nov. 6, the land trust and the Arizona Cooperative Extension will conduct a "Ranching in the Future" workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Walnut Creek Station.
The workshop will cover topics such as: models and methods of land and estate preservation; agricultural conservation easements and land trusts; the State Land Department's role in land protection; and rural planning areas.
The event also will feature a panel discussion on conservation easements.
A press release from the land trust notes that the workshop "is designed to help rural families keep and preserve their landholdings into the future," adding that the event is open to property owners, "whether you're a rancher or merely a landowner."
The no-cost workshop will include lunch. Those interested in attending should RSVP no later than Nov. 2 by calling 928-899-4595 or emailing erikg@ag.arizona.edu, or by contacting CALT via email at www.centralazlandtrust.org.
To get to the workshop at Walnut Creek Station from Prescott: Take Williamson Valley Road for 23 miles until it turns into dirt. Continue on Williamson Valley Road for 14 miles to the large metal bridge over Walnut Creek. Take the first left after the bridge and drive two miles to Walnut Creek Center for Education & Research. The station is on the left.
Also on CALT's November agenda is the annual Wide Open Spaces event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
The event will take place at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, Freeman Building (Rock House), 840 Rodeo Drive (off Miller Valley Road).
Features of the event will include keynote speaker Arizona State Land Commissioner Maria Baier; the Orme Ranch Beef Cookout; and the Wide Open Spaces award ceremony.
Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door.
Advance tickets are available at the Farm Bureau Office, 111 Park Ave., Prescott, or by calling 445-7790.
The 2010 membership at the $100 level comes with two free event tickets.
