June 2008 Tree Fruit Twilight Meetings

Program for all meetings:

5:30 PM Farm tour including update on phenology and current pest status

6:30 PM Speaking program will include updates on current cultural practices and integrated pest management approaches

Pesticide license re-certification credit (2 hours) will be offered at all meetings. You must be there on time to receive credit(s). $20 per person registration fee. Light refreshments or dinner are typically served.

TUESDAY, June 17: Kosinski Farms, 420 Russelville Rd., Westfield, MA

Directions: From Mass. Turnpike Exit 3; left @ light on Rte. 10 & 202; left @ 2nd light onto North Rd.; left at stop sign (farm stand is at this intersection), then app. 1/4 mile to Kosinski Farms driveway on right. www.kosinskifarms.com, map it

WEDNESDAY, June 18: Shelburne Farm, 106 West Acton Rd, Stow, MA

Directions: Take I-495 to the exit for Route 117 East (Stow, Bolton). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 117 East. Proceed on 117 East about 5 miles to Stow Town Hall. There is a fork in the road immediately in front of the Stow Town Hall. Bear Left at the fork (off of 117 East, you will cross the 117 Westbound lane) and proceed to the four-way stop in front of the Stow Fire Department. Proceed straight through the 4-way stop and continue about one-half mile, following the yellow signs straight ahead to Shelburne Farm. The farm will be on the left hand (Southbound) side of West Acton Road. (Map it.) www.shelburnefarm.com

THURSDAY, June 19: Sweet Berry Farm, 19 Third Beach Rd., Middleton, RI

Directions: From NORTH & EAST: Take 138 south. At Mitchell's Lane (on the Portsmouth/Middletown line) TURN LEFT. We are 1.8 miles on the right. From SOUTH & WEST: From 138 NORTH to Newport/Pell Bridge, follow FALL RIVER - CAPE COD Exit. At light (across from Newport Grand) TURN LEFT. Travel approx. 3 miles. (Do not take any turns - road changes name to Green End Ave). At Third Beach Road TURN LEFT, take NEXT LEFT onto Mitchell's Lane. We are on the left. (Map it.) www.sweetberryfarmri.com

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