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8th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run and Community Hike
Saturday,
JUN
6, 2015
8:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST, SOLANO COUNTY PARKS, BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL — Lynch Canyon Run, skip, hike or walk at the 8th Annual 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, see registration details online. 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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33rd Annual Suisun Marsh Field Day
Saturday,
JUN
6, 2015
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. The fun will include: Free Custom Stock Fitting by Lance Keller for Children Renowned Waterfowl and Wildlife Artists Free Trap Shooting and Instruction for Children Drawing for a free Lifetime Hunting License BB Gun Range Latest in Waterfowl Gear Junior Duck Calling Contest Hot Dog Booth Free Door Prize Raffles Auction and Raffle Wood Duck Program Display and Duck Blind Exhibitors Free Jr. Hunting License (Bring old license or hunters safety certificate) Junior Duck Calling Contest Winner Takes All Raffle, Need not be present to win We will be offering in advance a $25 New York Steak and Chili Lunch, and a $10 Youth Lunch (12 & Under); a $30 Day of Event Lunch (13 & Older). For more information contact Bart Bates at 510-262-0109, or view our flyer online. You can also register online by visiting www.calwaterfowl.org. Click on the CWA Upcoming Events Calendar and go to the Suisun Marsh Field Day Page. Registration is required. Location: Suisun City |
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First Saturdays at McIntyre Ranch
Saturday,
JUN
6, 2015
9:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch Out is in! Go outside, change your outlook and get involved in your local community! Join the Greater Vallejo Recreation District every first Saturday in June through September to experience what your local Vallejo parks have to offer. Come enjoy hikes and other outdoor activities in GVRD parks the first Saturday of each month this summer, and receive free information from healthcare professionals. For more information call Emily Long, (707) 648-5317, or contact by email. Pre-registration is preferred. 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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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
JUN
6, 2015
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches Come explore the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo! You'll be led by Jim Walsh and/or James Chang, both 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 4-6 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. Very heavy rain cancels—call Jim at 916-870-4824 if the weather is uncertain. The hike is free; donations are appreciated. No reservations are necessary but an RSVP would be appreciated to Jim at 916-870-4824 or by email. Leader: Jim Walsh or James Chang Location: Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Meet Jim and/or James 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). (Jim has a white "TruGreen" pickup truck). Be ready to carpool or caravan from there. |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Ranch Crew
Saturday,
JUN
6, 2015
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Rush Ranch Help care for Rush Ranch through maintenance, construction, litter removal, and other improvement projects. Ages 12 and up are welcome—under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tools are provided. Bring a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, heavy work gloves, eye protection (e.g., sunglasses). Wear boots or sturdy closed-toe shoes with tread for rough, steep, and slippery terrain, long, sturdy pants and layered clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, protection from sun, wind, and fog. Optional: bug repellent. RSVP online to Ken Poerner at or call 707-580-6277 so he can bring enough tools. Rain cancels. Call Ken if the weather is uncertain. Meet in the Rush Ranch courtyard. Leader: Ken Poerner 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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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
JUN
6, 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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Garden Guys
Saturday,
JUN
6, 2015
10:00 AM GVRD — McIntyre Ranch Bring the family for activities and learn how the garden grows from seeds to fruits. Participants will share ideas on what to plant, will be allowed to harvest and take home the fruits from the garden. For more information contact the Coordinator at 648-4552. Cost: $10/class resident, $12/class nonresident. Pre-registration is required. Leader: Dee Davis & Nicki Belinger Entrance Fee: $12 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. |
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D-Day Commoration
Saturday,
JUN
6, 2015
10:30 AM BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION — Western Railway Museum Join us in commemorating the anniversary of D-Day on Saturday, June 6. We'll be displaying our Richmond Shipyard Railway cars and operating our WWII-era electric streetcars and inter-urbans, such as Key System streetcar 352 and our Bay Bridge Unit 187. Location: 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City DIRECTIONS: Highway 12 between Fairfield and Rio Vista. |
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Peña Adobe Open House
Saturday,
JUN
6, 2015
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Peña Adobe Park Visitors are invited to tour the national- and state-recognized historic Peña Adobe built in 1842 and the Mowers-Goheen Museum. Meet our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers at the Adobe--one of the few pre-gold rush era structures remaining in the county--from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Docents will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight into Vacaville’s past. A camera, binoculars and snacks are recommended as wildlife is often spotted in the park, or bring a picnic, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and take a hike. Location: Vacaville DIRECTIONS: The park is located at Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80. |
