Vines, Views and a Vision for Sustainability Hike
Vines, Views and a Vision for Sustainability is presented in partnership with Gallo and the Ag and Open Space District. Vineyard managers and RCD staff will lead you on a hike through the ranch to hear about innovative sustainability and water conservation initiatives. On land protected through a conservation easement from the Sonoma Ag and Open Space District, the site offers exquisite rural vistas while serving as a greenbelt buffer between the City of Petaluma and Cotati. Established in 1994, the property became one of the Ag and Open Space District's first easement properties, protecting 317 valuable acres of Sonoma County farmland.
Other discussion topics will include:
- Sustainability and land conservation
- Conservation of water resources through use of Recycled Wastewater from Santa Rosa's subregional system
- Development of environmentally sound vineyard practices
- Gallo's "50/50 Give Back" plan
There is no cost for these events. These outings are made possible by the voters of Sonoma County who fund the Agricultural and Open Space District's work with a quarter cent sales tax.