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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
MAR
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 or high fire danger 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,
MAR
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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Habitat Planting
Saturday,
MAR
3, 2018
9:30 AM PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL — Putah Creek Nature Park Join Putah Creek Council and our partners at the Solano County Water Agency in planting native native plants along the floodplain in Winters Putah Creek Nature Park. These plants will help to improve bank stability, water quality, and soil health, ultimately supporting native wildlife. Meet at Winters Rotary Park, 9:30 AM. We will work until noon. We provide all the tools and supplies, including gloves. Please dress appropriately for the weather in clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Don't forget your water bottle! If you are under 18, you MUST bring this completed liability form with a parent's signature. This event will happen rain or shine! PCC will bring ponchos and mud boots if necessary. We look forward to working with you! DIRECTIONS: Meet at Winters Rotary Park, 201 Railroad Ave, Winters |
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Solano Group Hike - Newell Open Space to Lynch Canyon Hike
Saturday,
MAR
3, 2018
10:00 AM SIERRA CLUB - SOLANO GROUP — Newell Open Space Preserve Join us as we hike through open grasslands to a ridge in the Lynch Canyon Open Space that has fantastic views of Mt Tam to Mt Diablo to Mt St. Helena on a clear day. Bring sturdy shoes, water, lunch, sunscreen, hat, and clothing for windy weather as the ridgeline is exposed. Trail is on fire roads but is rutted and rough in places. There is a 600 feet elevation gain and loss. Class M-6-A. Meet: 10AM Newell Open Space Preserve in American Canyon. By reservation only. Leader Doug 925-366-9612. Leader: Doug Location: 1 State Park Rd Benicia DIRECTIONS: Take the Columbus Parkway exit off of I-780. |
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Peña Adobe Open House
Saturday,
MAR
3, 2018
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Peña Adobe Park Join the Peña Adobe Historical Society in welcoming this month’s guests, local historian and author Jerry Bowen and Travis AFB Museum’s Dave Trojan to the Peña Adobe Monthly Open House, Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Bring your cell phones and help us to celebrate the birthday of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone! Alexander Graham Bell was born on March 3, 1847. He is most known for the invention of the telephone, but was also a scientist, engineer, professor, and innovator who is credited with the founding the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T). Bring a picnic lunch! There is no charge for parking or admission into the historical park. For questions in advance, call (707) 447-0518 or visit our website www.penaadobe.org. Location: 4699 Peña Adobe Road Vacaville DIRECTIONS: The park is located on Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80 to the left of the Lagoon Valley Park entrance.. |
