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11th Annual REI - Ridge Trail Service Day
Saturday,
NOV
3, 2018
9:00 AM REI, BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL, & SOLANO LAND TRUST — Newell Open Space Preserve On November 3, hundreds of volunteers will join the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and REI for the 11th annual Ridge Trail Day all around the Bay Area. For our site location at American Canyon’s Newell Open Space Preserve, volunteers will join the City of American Canyon and Solano Land Trust for a Seasonal Wetland Restoration Project. Activities will include installing a fence around a mitigation pond to restrict cattle access in order to restore the functionality of a Seasonal Wetland for California Red-legged Frog habitat. *Please Note: volunteers will have the opportunity to work with barbed wire if they are inclined. All ages are welcome, volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. For more information and to register, click here. Registration is required. Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Take the Columbus Parkway exit off of I-780. |
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11th Annual REI - Ridge Trail Service Day
Saturday,
NOV
3, 2018
9:00 AM REI, BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL, & CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS — Benicia State Recreation Area Join California State Parks for non-native plant removal and split-rail repair along the Ridge Trail Route. Some light trail maintenance may also be done to ready the trail for winter! Ages 13 and up are welcome to participate, volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Project Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. For more information and to register, please visit us online. Registration is required. Location: 1 State Park Rd Benicia DIRECTIONS: Take the Columbus Parkway exit off of I-780. |
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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
NOV
3, 2018
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo! You'll be led by 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 up to 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. Only heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 707-373-1221 if the weather is uncertain. Space is limited. Registration is recommended online. Leader: Jim Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet 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). Be ready to carpool or caravan from there. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
NOV
3, 2018
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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Birds of Prey Hike
Saturday,
NOV
3, 2018
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST & SOLANO COUNTY PARKS — Lynch Canyon Open Space Park Solano Land Trust and Solano County Parks are proud to present the first Lynch Canyon birds of prey hike of the winter migration season. Lynch Canyon is home to golden eagles and hawks. It is also a magnet for migrating and over-wintering birds of prey. It provides them with over 1,000 undeveloped acres where they can hunt and rest. Some feathered visitors come from as far away as the Arctic Circle. This hike will be between 4-6 miles. Meet in the parking lot. Pre-registration is required online. The guided hike is $10 per person. You can pay online when registering, or bring cash/check, payable to Solano Land Trust. **NOTE: There is a separate parking fee of $6 at Lynch Canyon, cash or check, payable to Solano County Parks. 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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Peña Adobe Historical Society Open House
Saturday,
NOV
3, 2018
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Peña Adobe Park As Travis AFB celebrates their 75th anniversary this year, we are so pleased Sgt. Robert Magarrell will be available to join us as our special guest at our November open house, “Kids Day at the Adobe.” Park docents will lead tours of the Peña Adobe, California historical landmark #534 built by the Peña family in 1842. Visit the Mowers-Goheen Museum or take a hike, wildlife is often spotted in the park. Leader: Peña Adobe Historical Society Location: Peña Adobe Road To the left of Lagoon Valley Park Entrance Vacaville DIRECTIONS: Pena Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80 to the left of the Lagoon Valley Park entrance. |
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Sunset Paddle
Saturday,
NOV
3, 2018
5:30 PM GRIZZLY WATERS KAYAKING — Suisun Marsh One of the best times of the year to catch a Suisun Marsh sunset. Launch at 5:45. Call (707) 341-6141 for reservations. Location: 535 Solano St. Suite B Suisun City |
