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Visions of the Wild
Sunday,
OCT
18, 2015
8:00 AM VISIONS OF THE WILD 2015 / VALLEJO COMMUNITY ARTS FOUNDATION — The festival will embrace all aspects of water: human needs, irrigation, wildlife habitat, recreation, Native American values, maritime culture and history, wetlands and creek restoration, and scenic beauty. The historic Empress Theatre will again be the primary venue along with the large gallery space at the Temple Art Lofts. Vallejo is an ideal place to celebrate water. Located on San Francisco Bay, the city sits at the confluence of two rivers and on the edge of hundreds of acres of restored wetlands. The 4-day festival will include: Films, Art Exhibitions, Guest Speakers, Field trips and outdoor recreation activities, a hands-on watershed restoration project, and water conservation demonstrations and information. For more information about events and activities, visit Visions of the Wild's 2015 website. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: The Empress Theater and various locations around Vallejo. |
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Pumpkin Patch Festival
Sunday,
OCT
18, 2015
9:30 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Gather the family and begin at the Western Railway Museum. The first electric express train leaves at 10:00 AM with departures every half-hour until 4pm. The ride on a historic life-sized electric train takes visitors back in time on a scenic five-mile trip to Gum Grove Station, a wooded glen far from the trappings of modern life. Local Rotarians from the Fairfield-Suisun, Cordelia, and Dixon Rotary Clubs are rallying together to make the event a success, providing a hay bale fort, food, tractor rides, music, games and of course, pumpkins for sale, just in time for Halloween. Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors (65 and up), and $9 for children (ages 2 –14). Prices include admission to the Museum and to the Pumpkin Patch, unlimited train rides, use of the Museum's spacious and shaded picnic grounds, and free parking. Please note that there are no advanced reservations. All proceeds benefit the Western Railway Museum (a nonprofit educational institution) and the local Rotary Clubs who provide thousands of dollars to local community and youth activities each year. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Highway 12 between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
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'Water to Wine' Napa River Cruise
Sunday,
OCT
18, 2015
10:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Vallejo Marina Learn about sustainable wine growing and water in the Napa Valley and Carneros regions while cruising on the Napa River. On this unique 3-hour cruise, you will learn about the natural and cultural history of this marine region and also taste wine from world-class sustainably managed wineries. This event is part of the Visions of the Wild H2O Festival and also raises fund for the Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve. The trip begins at the historic Vallejo and Mare Island Waterfront and continues into a different world, one of vineyards, backwater homes, and some of the largest contiguous marshes in the Bay Area. For reservations call 707-364-1830 or visit the event page online. Cost is $45 per person. Leader: Myrna Hayes Entrance Fee: $45 Registration is required. Location: K Dock 42 Harbor Way Vallejo |
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Eagles, Hawks & other Birds of Prey Hike
Sunday,
OCT
18, 2015
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Join Larry Broderick’s birding bonanza at Lynch Canyon to discover, observe and learn about eagles, hawks and other birds of prey. Previous sightings include golden eagles, Cooper’s hawks, ferruginous hawks, American kestrels, white tailed kites, red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers, and turkey vultures. COST: $10 per person (payable when registering) plus $6 per vehicle (payable at the park). Space is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment preferred online.. Bring: binoculars, snacks or a bag lunch, boots or sturdy, closed-toe shoes with tread for rough, steep, and slippery terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from sun, wind, fog and rain. Also recommended: camera, hiking sticks, and bug repellant. Extreme weather cancels (e.g., heavy rain or red flag conditions). Call Natalie at 707-432-0150 ext. 200 or 415-517-2624 if the weather is uncertain. All ages are welcome, but participants must be prepared for a moderate pace covering about 4 miles, partly off-trail, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle, and passing free range cattle along the way. Meet in the Lynch Canyon parking lot before 10am. Leader: Larry Broderick Entrance Fee: $10 Parking Fee: $6 Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From I-80 East, take the Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs. From I-80 West, take the Red Top Road exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs. |
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Sunset Cruise
Sunday,
OCT
18, 2015
4:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Vallejo Marina Wine, delectable appetizers with Cypress Grove cheeses, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle, and live music on a memorable Napa River cruise as the sun sets in the west and the lights of the Carquinez Bridge and C&H Sugar twinkle on. Both open and enclosed decks are available with casual, layered dress advised. Tickets are $45. For reservations or more information, call 510.527.9622 or 800.472.9952, or visit Dolphin Charters online. Leader: Myrna Hayes & Captain Ronn Patterson Entrance Fee: $45 Registration is required. Location: K Dock 42 Harbor Way Vallejo |
