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7th Annual REI - Ridge Trail Service Day
Saturday,
NOV
1, 2014
8:30 AM REI, BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL, & SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rockville Trails Preserve The REI - Ridge Trail Service Day is the Council's largest event, with hundreds of volunteers building and improving the Ridge Trail all around the Bay Area! Each Bay Area REI store partners with a local land manager to host a volunteer trail work party on a nearby section of the Ridge Trail. Help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council while helping your local land trust at Rockville Trails. While you're working in Solano County, other volunteers around the Bay Area will be working at 11 different sites. All of you will be rewarded with delicious burritos donated by Chipotle! For more information and to register, please visit us online. Registration is required. Location: Fairfield |
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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
NOV
1, 2014
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo! You'll be led by Jim Walsh and/or James Chang, both expert Solano Land Trust guides who know this area—known as the King-Swett Ranches—inside out. They'll share insights about the birds and other wildlife that call this area home, and give you a great workout! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because the King-Swett Ranches are otherwise closed. Bring: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rugged, steep, and slippery off-trail terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from the elements (sun, wind, fog, rain). Recommended: binoculars, camera, bug repellent, hiking sticks, gaiters. Participants of all ages are welcome, but they must be prepared: a strenuous pace hiking 4-6 miles off-trail, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle. The King-Swett Ranches are working ranches—cattle are free range so they roam as they please. Very heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 916-870-4824 if the weather is uncertain. The hike is free; donations are appreciated. No reservations are necessary but an RSVP would be appreciated to Jim at 916-870-4824 or by email. Leader: Jim Walsh or James Chang Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet Jim and/or James promptly at the Park-and-Ride lot where McGary Road, Hiddenbrooke Parkway, and American Canyon Road intersect (on the Hiddenbrooke side of the American Canyon/Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit, off Interstate 80). (Jim has a white "TruGreen" pickup truck). Be ready to carpool or caravan from there. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
NOV
1, 2014
9:30 AM BENICIA STATE PARKS ASSOCIATION — Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden We meet every Saturday from 9:30-11:30am in the Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden located at the Benicia State Park Recreation Area for planting, weeding, and tending. Parking is free on Saturday Volunteer Days. Tell the Gate Attendant that you are going into the Park to work at the Garden. Location: I-780 at Columbus Parkway Benicia State Park Recreation Area Benicia |
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Peña Adobe Open House
Saturday,
NOV
1, 2014
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Peña Adobe Park Visitors are invited to tour the national- and state-recognized historic Peña Adobe built in 1842 and the Mowers-Goheen Museum. Meet our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers at the Adobe--one of the few pre-gold rush era structures remaining in the county--from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Docents will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight into Vacaville’s past. A camera, binoculars and snacks are recommended as wildlife is often spotted in the park, or bring a picnic, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and take a hike. Docent-led nature walks will begin at 11:15, 12:15 and 1:15. This is a great family friendly opportunity to have fun. Leader: Little Bear Location: Vacaville DIRECTIONS: The park is located at Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80. |
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NightMARE Island
Saturday,
NOV
1, 2014
6:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Scare Island just got scarier. If the Preserve wasn’t scary enough...come out to NightMARE Island. Oh, yah! Get ready to get scared for a good cause! Adults and young people 15 and older, $5. Children, Free. Entrance Fee: $5 Location: 167 O’Hara Ct Mare Island Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Preserve Visitor Center, Building A-167, at the end of Railroad Ave |
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Haunted Hike at Rockville
Saturday,
NOV
1, 2014
7:00 PM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Rockville Hills Regional Park Let the terror begin ... Join us for a frightful night as we bring fiction, fairytales, and fear to Rockville Hills Regional Park. Beware of the big bad wolf, evil witches, and other wicked creatures of the night. The Haunted Hike is ONLY for hikers 5-years-old and up. Cost is $6 per hiker. Hikes run every 10 minutes starting at 7PM and last approximately 1 hour. Adult supervision is required for participants 12-years-old and younger. PG hikes are available. The PG rating means that parental guidance is required as parents may consider some material unsuitable for their children due to costumes and props. Pre-registration is required! You can register at the Fairfield Community Center located at 1000 Kentucky Street, M-F from 11AM to 5:30PM. (Except 1st and 3rd Fridays when offices are closed.) Or register online with EZReg--click on Special Events. For more information call 707.428.7714. Entrance Fee: $6 Registration is required. Location: 2149 Rockville Road Fairfield |
