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1st Annual VPNS 5K Fun Run/Walk
Saturday,
MAR
21, 2015
8:00 AM VALLEJO PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL — Vallejo Waterfront Come enjoy a beautiful view of the bay at the 1st annual Vallejo Parent Nursery School (VPNS) 1k/5k fun run/walk. The VPNS 1k/5k run-walk is a fun, family-oriented race walk held at the beautiful Vallejo Waterfront. All proceeds raised will benefit the Vallejo Parent Nursery School. The course is fast and flat! Participants are welcome to run, walk or jog. We encourage familes to bring their kids and dogs as both are welcome to attend. There will be prizes (TBD) for the top three overall finishers. All participants will receive a custom finishers medal and race bib. Start times will be: 8:00 am for the Kids 1k. 8:30 am for the 5k run/walk. Registration for this race includes : race bib, finisher medal and post race snacks and refreshments. This is a fun run! There will not be chip timing or a race clock. Want to join in on the fun but won't be able to make it the day of the race? There's a Virtual Race option! Register online for all levels. Registration is required. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Vallejo Waterfront |
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Hiking and Yoga: HOGA
Saturday,
MAR
21, 2015
8:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rockville Trails Preserve Celebrate spring and enjoy the tranquil setting of Rockville Trails Preserve with a mixture of hiking and yoga: HOGA, 8:45am – 12:00pm The guided three-mile hike with standing yoga poses along the way will focus on connecting with nature and the outdoors through movement and meditation. Arrive on time and be prepared to carpool from the meeting place to the trailhead. The hiking portion of HOGA will cover approximately three miles up and down rocky, steep, and slippery hills that may be full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. Some travel may be off-trail. At various points we will stop for a set of standing yoga poses led by a Certified Yoga Therapist/Registered Yoga Teacher. The yoga poses will be beginner level, including lunging, reaching, and meditating. We welcome yogis of all levels, and anyone 10 years and older. The preserve is a working ranch where free-range cattle roam as they please. Visitors must be accompanied by a docent at all times. Since the preserve is otherwise closed, the entry and exit gate will be locked except for the start and end times of the hike. There is no drinking water. There are no bathrooms. In order to protect wildlife, cattle, and rare plants--and for your pet's safety--dogs are not allowed. Maintain a safe distance from cattle and wildlife, and be aware that this is tick, rattlesnake, mountain lion, and wild pig country. Bring backpack with plenty of water and snacks. Wear hiking boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with good grip, long, comfortable, flexible pants are recommended, along with layered clothes, and protection from sun, wind and fog. (No yoga mat is necessary since the poses will be standing yoga.) Rain cancels. For questions or if weather is uncertain, call John at 760-604-1800. Space is limited and pre-registration is required at online. 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. Park by the big red barn and be ready to immediately carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
MAR
21, 2015
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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Horse Day at McIntyre Ranch
Saturday,
MAR
21, 2015
10:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch For ages 8-17 -- Learn about the friendly horses and goats, and participate in their daily care. Wear sturdy work clothes and tough shoes because this is a "hand-on" experience. You will put a halter on a horse, learn to lead horses safely, brush them, clean their feet and clean their stalls. Everyone will have a chance to sit on a horse (helmet are required and provided, keep hairstyle simple for easy fit). Eat a good breakfast, bring water bottle and wear layers. For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Leader: Jane Mitchell Entrance Fee: $25 Registration is required. Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: McIntyre Ranch, located at the very end of St. John’s Mine Road, across from the Solano Community College Vallejo Center at 545 Columbus Parkway. Take St. John’s Mine Road and cross over the cattle crossing. Continue up the road and stay to the right to follow the road down to the barn. You are authorized to drive through this road for GVRD programs only. |
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Rush Ranch 'Get the Rush'
Saturday,
MAR
21, 2015
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST AND RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Get the Rush is a series of fun and free activities for the whole family, offered on the third Saturday of every month at Rush Ranch. All ages and mobility levels are welcome! This event is 100% volunteer-run and activities vary month-to-month. The blacksmith shop remains open for visitors! The wagons are in storage for the winter. Other activities are dependent on volunteer availability and the weather. BRING: Water, snacks or picnic lunch, bug repellent. Be prepared for variable weather by bringing layered clothes, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Optional: binoculars, camera. For current details, check the Solano Land Trust calendar. Location: 3521 Grizzly Island Road Suisun City DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 12 in Suisun City, take Grizzly Island Road south approximately 2 miles. Entrance/driveway will be on the right. |
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Wildflowers & Aquatic Critters Walk
Saturday,
MAR
21, 2015
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Jepson Prairie Jepson Prairie Preserve is one of California’s best remaining examples of vernal pools and native grasslands. Enjoy an easy walk in a portion of the Preserve only accessible with a Jepson Prairie docent. The Preserve explodes into color during its spring wildflower display. Dry and dormant most of the year, the prairie is transformed by winter rains into a tapestry of stunning colors, and its vernal pools host a rich diversity of rare aquatic life. WHAT TO BRING: Protection from sun, wind, fog, and rain. Note: It is often windy! Cash donation suggested but not required: $5/adult. No RSVP for groups up to five; for more than five, please RSVP to Kate by email or at 530-758-5093. Leader: Kate Mawdsley Location: Dixon DIRECTIONS: Cook Lane off Highway 113 South 12 miles south of Dixon |
