Watson Farm tour on Sunday

Enjoy the first day of autumn with a special guided tour of the scenic Watson Farm.

On Sunday, Sept. 23, Don and Heather Minto, farm managers for 27 years, will lead the walk and share their research, experiences and stories as they take participants on a two-mile scenic hike through the extensive seaside agrarian landscape. The tour will begin promptly at 2 p.m. in the Watson Farm barnyard. The pastoral setting of this farm, on the west passage of Narragansett Bay, provides a rare opportunity for the interpretation of the agricultural history of the region.

This tour will focus on the land, people and natural resources of Narragansett Bay, as well as the continuum of agriculture through the past, present and future. The evolution of the Watson Farm itself will be placed in the larger context of Jamestown and Rhode Island history. Featured also in this walk will be information about ongoing efforts to promote heritage breeds of livestock. Watson Farm is working to preserve the Red Devon breed of cattle selected specifically for grass-based agriculture.

The tour is $8, or $3 for Historic New England members. For more information, visit online at www. HistoricNewEngland.org.