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9th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run and Community Hike
Saturday,
JUN
4, 2016
8:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST, SOLANO COUNTY PARKS, BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL — Lynch Canyon Run, skip, hike or walk at the Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike! To do the 2.5 mile community hike, just show up! It's free! To do the 5K, 10K, or Half marathon run: •Through 1/1 (11:59pm): 5K=$15 / 10K=$20 / Half=$30 •1/2 through 3/6 (11:59pm): 5K=$20 / 10K=$30 / Half=$45 •3/7 through 5/1 (11:59pm): 5K=$30 / 10K=$40 / Half=$55 •5/2 through 6/2 (11:59pm): 5K=$40 / 10K=$50 / Half=$65 •Race Day: 5K=$50 / 10K=$60 / Half=$75 Save money by pre-registering online. More details at LynchCanyonTrailRun.org. Pre-registration recommended. Location: 3100 Lynch Road Vallejo DIRECTIONS: From I-80, take the Hiddenbrooke or Red Top Road exit and follow the signs. |
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Lake Solano Canoe Tour
Saturday,
JUN
4, 2016
8:30 AM PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL & SOLANO COUNTY PARKS — Lake Solano Make a splash and join a guided canoe program at Lake Solano Park. Discover the wonders of Putah Creek through exploration, relaxation, and education. The tour is an opportunity to learn about life along the river and the special riparian forest that grows along its banks. To ensure a friendly, personal experience, the guided trip is limited to just 14 guests. Children age 8 and older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. The volunteers will give you basic safety and paddling instructions before you begin. Canoes, paddles, and lifejackets will be provided free of charge. Participants may want to bring water, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and paddling gloves. You will probably get wet, so a change of clothes is recommended upon your return to land. For those who want to take pictures, a dry bag (double ziplock bags work well) or water tight container is suggested to keep your camera dry. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot online. Guests should arrive by 8:15am to pay the fees of $6 per vehicle. For questions in advance, contact Karin by email or 530-795-3006. Leader: Carla Murphey Parking Fee: $6 Registration is required. Location: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road DIRECTIONS: Lake Solano Park straddles Pleasants Valley Road, north of Vacaville and near the town of Winters. Pay the $5 parking fee and park on the east-side of Pleasants Valley Rd. |
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36th Annual Suisun Marsh Field Day
Saturday,
JUN
4, 2016
9:00 AM CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION — Grizzly Island Wildlife Area Headquarters Join us for this great Family Fun Day! FREE ADMISSION 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. with Auction and Raffle. The Suisun Marsh Field Day has something for everyone with over 40 exhibitors featuring hunting guides, waterfowl and wildlife artists, marsh contractors, waterfowl gear and apparel, duck blinds, irrigation supplies, Wood Duck Program Display, tasty food trucks and CWA hot dog booth. There is a wide variety of events for kids: Junior Duck Calling Contest, drawing for a free Lifetime Hunting license, Free Trap Shooting for Juniors with individual instruction, Free Hunting License for qualifying Juniors, BB Gun Range, Free Sprig Membership, Free Door Prizes and Free Gun Stock Fittings for Juniors by Lance Keller (bring your gun.) For more information or to make a donation contact Orlando Rocha at (916) 719-1993, Dan Haugh at (916) 871-9000 or visit us online. Registration is required. Location: Suisun City |
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First Saturdays
Saturday,
JUN
4, 2016
9:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch Come enjoy hikes and various nature activities in GVRD parks the first Saturday of each month this Summer. Come join us in promoting a healthier lifestyle for you and your family. Receive free information from health care professionals while enjoying the beautiful scenery of our Vallejo parks. Participants will also enjoy a low impact hike led by a knowledgeable representative. Kick start your summer months with this fun free opportunity. Wear comfortable clothing and close toed shoes. For more information call Emily Long, (707) 648-5317, or contact by email. Pre-registration preferred. Location: St John's Mine Rd 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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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
JUN
4, 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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Baby Animal Shower!
Saturday,
JUN
4, 2016
11:00 AM SUISUN MARSH NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION — Suisun Wildlife Center Come celebrate and help care for the spring baby animals on Saturday, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Suisun Wildlife Center. Enjoy cake and refreshments, and visits from our education animals. Learn how we care for our local wildlife. See the baby bird nursery, native plant garden, and our new Raccoon and Screech Owl enclosures. There will be lots of activities for kids! You can help support a baby duck, jackrabbit, raccoon, squirrel, owl or songbird by sponsoring their care for just one month. Learn about baby raccoons, jackrabbits, opossums and birds. Find out if you have what it takes to be a volunteer and work with wildlife! Or you can bring some badly needed supplies such as: apples and grapes, laundry soap, bleach, Dawn dishwashing soap, heating pads, or garden hoses. Flannel baby blankets and nuts in the shell are also needed. Fun for the whole family - please come and join us! For more information, call 429-4295. Location: 1171 Kellogg St Suisun City |
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Peña Adobe Open House
Saturday,
JUN
4, 2016
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Peña Adobe Park Join the Peña Adobe Historical Society for our monthly Open House. The Peña Adobe Park located just off Interstate 80 at Peña Adobe Road. Visit the center of attraction at the 11/2 acre historical park and one of the oldest structures in Solano County, California historical landmark #534 and the former home of the Peña family. The park also includes the Mowers-Goheen Museum, the Willis Linn Jepson Memorial Garden, Indian Council Ground and picnic and recreation facilities. Join the Peña Adobe Historical Society in welcoming the UC Master Gardeners as they discuss home horticulture, pest identification, landscape maintenance, and other environmental issues. For more information, call (707) 447-0518. Location: 4699 Peña Adobe Road Vacaville DIRECTIONS: The park is located on Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80. |
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Meet a Park Ranger
Saturday,
JUN
4, 2016
12:00 PM BUREAU OF RECLAMATION — Monticello Dam Ever wonder why Lake Berryessa was created? How much water it holds? What was there before the reservoir? Where the water goes? Get answers to these questions and more when you meet a Park Ranger at Monticello Dam every Saturday throughout the summer. Stop by any time between 12 and 3 p.m. to learn fun facts about this essential water resource. Please contact a Park Ranger at 707-966-2111 ext. 113 with questions. Location: Monticello Dam Overlook Parking DIRECTIONS: Highway 128, 9 miles west of Winters |
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Bats - Bold, Beguiling, Blessed, Beautiful
Saturday,
JUN
4, 2016
1:30 PM RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Nature Center Join us for an afternoon to learn all about these beautiful, beneficial, bug devouring creatures. Bat expert Corky Quirk, of NorCalBats, will give a presentation about bats native to California. Corky uses live bats in her presentation to illustrate the importance of bats in our environment, as well as some of the issues they face, and the harmful myths that surround them. There is no charge for this event; however, donations are encouraged. Leader: Corky Quirk 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. |
