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GVRD's 12th Annual Fishing Derby
Sunday,
APR
12, 2015
8:00 AM ROTARY CLUB AND GVRD — Dan Foley Park, Lake Chabot For ages 5-15, 8:00am-11:00am at Dan Foley Park, Lake Chabot. You MUST PRE-REGISTER at our Main Office 395 Amador St. or online at www.gvrd.org. We will take the first 100 participants. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We only have a few loaner poles to loan out, so we ask that you please bring your own rods and reels. A free BBQ will begin at 11AM. For more information, contact Emily Long, 648-5317 or by email. Registration is required. Location: 1498 N Camino Alto Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet at the Boat Ramp. |
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Spring Break at Mare Island Preserve
Sunday,
APR
12, 2015
10:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve Spring Break starts at the Mare Island Preserve on Friday, Mar 27, and continues through Sunday, April 12. Open daily, 10am to hour after sunset. Yes, really. Come out and take advantage of the beauty of spring in the Preserve. Bring some friends and family, too! Location: 167 O’Hara Ct Mare Island Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Preserve Visitor Center, Building A-167, at the end of Railroad Ave |
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Wildflowers & Aquatic Critters Walk
Sunday,
APR
12, 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 |
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Scenic Limited Wildflower Train
Sunday,
APR
12, 2015
11:00 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum All aboard for the Scenic Limited, running on Wednesdays, Saturday, and Sundays in April at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm! The Scenic Limited is an hour-long ride for all ages that highlights the natural wildflowers that dot the hillsides. Passengers admire panoramic views populated with native wildflowers such as poppies, goldfields, and lupine. A limited number of first-class seats can be reserved in the Parlor-Observation car, which include cookies and lemonade. Special rates available for current Museum members. Coach tickets are $11 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 years and older, and $8 for children 2-14. All coach tickets are all first-come, first-served. All first-class tickets are $6 extra, and include cookies and lemonade served by uniformed staff. Advanced reservations for first-class accepted online or by calling 800-838-3006. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista |
