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First Saturdays
Saturday,
AUG
6, 2016
9:00 AM GVRD — Blue Rock Springs Park 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: 650 Columbus Pkwy Vallejo |
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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
AUG
6, 2016
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches PLEASE NOTE: CANCELLED DUE TO AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Only heavy rain or high fire danger cancels—call Jim at 925-519-1834 if the weather is uncertain. Space is limited. Pre-registration recommended online. 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,
AUG
6, 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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Peña Adobe Open House
Saturday,
AUG
6, 2016
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Peña Adobe Park For our August Open House, we announce the return of “Authors at the Adobe.” Come meet local authors Fern Henry, author of “My Checkered Life,” Sharon McGriff-Paine, author of "John Grider's Century," and Francie Vicondoa, author of "Spanish Doors, Dishes and Dreams," as well as touring the historic Peña Adobe home, one of the oldest structures in Solano County. Dating back to 1842, the Adobe was once the home of the Juan Felipe Peña family, who, with the Vaca family, settled in Vacaville over 170 years ago. Tour the adjacent Mowers-Goheen Museum or take a nature walk around the historical park. 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. |
