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About Vinecology
VINECOLOGY was initiated by students and researchers at the University of California, Davis with the goal of developing a world-wide, collaborative network of students, industry professionals, non-profits, and academic researchers that share an interest in improving the science and practice of biodiversity conservation in vineyard-dominated landscapes.
Vinecology Students Organization
Vinecology Students at UC Davis is a graduate student association with student members from several fields of study, with a particular interest in the educational aim of the Vinecology mission. The group meets on a near weekly basis to organize students around sustainable viticulture, to improve educational opportunities on and off campus, and to have fun!
For more information about joining Vinecology Students, please send email to Vinecology or contact Marisa Alcorta (malcorta[_at_]ucdavis.edu).
Ledbetter Riparian Enhancement Project
Along a 23 acre stretch of the lower Mokelumne River northeast of Lodi, Vino Farms Inc. is tackling a massive riparian habitat restoration project. The effort to root out invasive plants, increase the diversity of native species, and improve wildlife habitat has been made possible through grants from the Sand County Foundation and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Work began in the fall of 2007 while the grape trucks were still rolling through Lodi’s 90,000 acres of premium winegrapes. In this 3-part feature series, Vinecology follows the work of Vino Farms, contracted with the River Partners, through each step in the riparian restoration process.
Wine Tasting for the Uninitiated
Date:
2008-02-22 17:30Vinecology will be hosting its first Wine Tasting for the Uninitiated!
Do you ever hear the clinking of glasses and the sound of laughter and wonder what all the fuss is about? Have you ever wondered how a wine could be described as black currant jam and tabacco, with barnyard overtones? Ever wanted to participate in a wine tasting, but have been too uncomfortable with the thought of swirling, sniffing, and spitting?
Join the Vinecology Students in a no nonsense wine tasting of local wines to help students and campus affiliates learn more about wine and more about sustainable viticulture. We'll help answer your questions, and hopefully answer some of our own.
Some of the wines we will be tasting include:
Navarro Vineyards
Oster Wines
Ceago
