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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
APR
30, 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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26th Annual Rush Ranch Open House
Saturday,
APR
30, 2016
10:00 AM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch The Rush Ranch Open House is your once-a-year opportunity to feast on burgers and hot dogs hot-off-the-grill; shop for jewelry, art, books, crafts made of wood and metal, and other unique items; enjoy live music and square dancing; admire live animals on display including bats, birds of prey, horses, cows, and sheep; do engaging science and engineering activities; play games and watch live demonstrations; and much, much more all in a single day. Attending the festival is free; all purchases of food, art and raffle tickets benefit the Rush Ranch Educational Council. 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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Ranch Day -- Science Discovery Labs
Saturday,
APR
30, 2016
10:00 AM SAN FRANCISCO BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE — Rush Ranch The annual open house at historic Rush Ranch has something for everyone to love! Enjoy live music, go on a nature walk, check out the art show and auction, and much more. Sponsored by the Rush Ranch Educational Council with all proceeds benefiting education programs at the ranch. The NERR will be hosting Science Discovery Labs in the courtyard with help from the Tidal Marsh Docents. Come join us for some science and engineering fun! Registration is required. 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 & Water Critters Walk
Saturday,
APR
30, 2016
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. Jepson Prairie 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
Saturday,
APR
30, 2016
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. General Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 years and older, and $7 for children 2-14. All coach tickets are all first-come, first-served. All first-class tickets are $7 extra, and include cookies and lemonade served by uniformed staff. Advanced reservations for first-class accepted online. Admission is good for the entire day so you can explore historic railway exhibits, ride vintage streetcar, make use of our large shaded picnic grounds, and visit our Museum Store, library archives, and the Depot Cafe. Parking is free. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Between Fairfield and Rio Vista |
