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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2016
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 or high fire danger cancels—call Jim at 925-519-1834 if the weather is uncertain. Space is limited. Pre-registration 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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Ridge Trail Day
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2016
9:00 AM BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL — Lynch Canyon & Newel Open Space Preserve Volunteers will join Solano Land Trust, City of American Canyon and other partners to enhance the Newell open Space trailhead and neighboring trails in Lynch Canyon. Ages 14 and up are welcome to participate with adult supervision. Project hours: 9:00am-12:30pm. If interested in Lynch Canyon project, please call Solano Land Trust at 707-709-9027 to reserve your spot! Leader: Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Registration is required. Food will be available. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Directions with sign-up. |
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Ridge Trail Day
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2016
9:00 AM BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL — Glen Cove Waterfront Park On November 5, hundreds of volunteers will join the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, REI, and our park and non-profit partners for the 9th annual Ridge Trail Day to celebrate and give back to the trail we love! Join Greater Vallejo Recreation District to do trail work, remove invasive weeds, replant trees, and repaint picnic tables. Ages 18 and up are welcome to participate. Project hours: 9:00am-1:00pm. After their hard work, volunteers will enjoy a delicious lunch donated by Chipotle, and have a chance to win great prizes from REI. You can register to help out online. Registration is required. Food will be available. Location: Whitesides Dr off of Regatta Dr Vallejo |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
NOV
5, 2016
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
5, 2016
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Peña Adobe Park Join the Peña Adobe Historical Society as we celebrate “Kids Day at the Adobe!” Tour the historic Peña Adobe home, one of the oldest structures in Solano County. Dating back to 1842, the Adobe was once the home of the Juan Felipe Peña family, who with the Vaca family, settled in Vacaville over one hundred seventy years ago. Visit the adjacent Mowers-Goheen Museum, with collections of local artifacts that include Peña family children’s toys, ladies dresses from the turn of the century and a woolly mammoth bone! Local children's book authors will also be on hand to share their stories. Park docents will be available to lead tours the Peña Adobe, California historical landmark #534 and built by the Peña family in 1842. Stop in the adjacent Mowers-Goheen Museum and view a wholly mammoth bone, period clothing and local artifacts found during the Peña Adobe restoration. There is no admission charge for the historic Peña Adobe Park or entrance fee to the Adobe or Museum. Dogs are welcomed on leashes. For questions call (707) 447-0518. Location: 4699 Peña Adobe Road Vacaville DIRECTIONS: The park is located on Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80. |
