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Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
8:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Lynch Canyon Open Space Park Help us take care of Lynch Canyon's 1,000 plus acres. Projects include improving trails, fixing fences, weeding, and the like. This is physical outdoor work. There is usually no shade. Be prepared to be outdoors for approximately three hours using hand tools like shovels and hoes; lifting, carrying and lowering supplies; bending over, squatting and kneeling on dirt, grasses and weeds; and sweating. Ages 12 and up who are comfortable with this type of physical work are welcome—under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. When you arrive, ask the leader for a free parking pass. If you pre-register, tools and free lunch are provided. WHAT TO BRING: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, heavy work gloves, eye protection (e.g., sunglasses), 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. Meet promptly in the parking lot. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Contact Jordan by email or by phone, 315-262-4090, to pre-register. Rain or high fire danger cancels. Call Jordan at 315-262-4090 if the weather is uncertain. Leader: Jordan 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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21st Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
9:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Please join us Feb 10-12 for our 21sh Annual Flyway Festival! We'll be headquartered at Mare Island with activities scheduled at other nearby venues also. The seasonal wetlands are filled, ensuring that they will be brimming with wildlife too! The Flyway Festival includes an art and photography show, exhibition hall with great exhibitors, and an abundance of guided walks to view the magnificent variety of migratory birds. For updated information, visit us on on Facebook. Location: Bldg 221, 800 Walnut Ave Mare Island Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Events planned at various locations. |
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Second Saturday Tree Maintenance Day
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Matthew Turner Elementary School The Benicia Tree Foundation is sponsoring a tree maintenance day! No experience necessary. Tools and instruction provided. Bring gloves if you have them. Children under 14 must have accompanying adult and all participants must sign our release waiver. RSVP for details on meeting point by contacting the Benicia Tree Foundation at 745-4675 or by email. Set aside a few hours every second Saturday of the month to give our trees some TLC. Rain cancels. Location: 540 Rose Dr Benicia |
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Valentine's Day Hike
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
9:00 AM BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL — Rockville Trails Preserve Come explore this area's historical relationships, and nature's valentines. Bring your own valentine along if you like! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because Rockville Trails Preserve is otherwise closed. The hike will be a moderate to strenuous pace hiking 4 to 6 miles up and down slippery, steep, and rugged hills that may be full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. The terrain at Rockville Trails Preserve is difficult. All ages are welcome, but those with health, breathing, or balance issues should consider an easier hike. Participants on this hike must be prepared for the following: A moderate to strenuous pace hiking 4 to 6 miles up and down slippery, steep, and rugged hills that may be full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. Expect rough, rocky, uneven ground. Some travel may be off-trail. Preregistration is strongly recommended online. Rain cancels. Call John at 707-718-3498 if the weather is uncertain. Leader: John Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet promptly at the big red "Ice House" building on Suisun Valley Ct, near the intersection of Rockville Rd and Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA. Be ready to immediately carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
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 |
