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CWA Youth Hunter Camp   Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION —  Grizzly Ranch
CWA's camps introduce juniors (ages 10-17) to the sport and traditions of waterfowling. Juniors learn from experts in the field with a safe, positive and supportive environment. Our 2-day camp (Sep 10-11), provides an exciting, fun, and educational camp experience that expands upon the California Certified Hunter Education course. Many of the aspects of the Hunter Education course will also be complimented with lots of hands-on, in-the-field experiences lead by experts and excited volunteers. Campers will also have the opportunity to learn shotgun, rifle, and archery shooting skills from certified instructors. Food, drinks, and overnight lodging included! Additional Information: (916) 275-0961, or register online.
Registration is required.
Location:
     4179 Van Sickle Rd
     Suisun City  

 
Traditional Hunter Education   Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
8:00 AM

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE —  Hastings Island Hunting Preserve
This is a 2-day class scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10 and Sunday, Sep 11. Registration for this class is "online" only and must be completed before the day of the class. The Traditional Hunter Education course consists of a minimum of 10 hours of classroom, homework, and field instruction. The Traditional Course is most often preferred by first-time hunters. Class starts at 8:00 AM Sharp, both days. Hunter Education Manuals will be provided. Lunch will be available for purchase both days. Class fee- $10.00. Limited to 25 students. Students will receive training in firearms safety and handling, sportsmanship and ethics, wildlife management and conservation, archery, black powder, wildlife identification, game care, first aid, and survival. After a student has successfully completed the course of instruction and passed the final examination, they are awarded a Certificate of Completion. All students are required to obtain a California Get Outdoors ID (GO ID) prior to registering for California Hunter Education courses. If you have previously held a CDFW license (i.e. Fishing), your GO ID is printed on the license above your name. To complete registration, visit the CDFW website.
Leader: Mark D Phelps
Location:
     7758 Hastings Island Road
     Rio Vista  

 
Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew   Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
8:30 AM

SOLANO LAND TRUST —  Lynch Canyon Open Space Park
Help us take care of Lynch Canyon's 1,000 plus acres. Projects include improving trails, fixing fences, weeding, and the like. This is physical outdoor work. There is usually no shade. Be prepared to be outdoors for approximately three hours using hand tools like shovels and hoes; lifting, carrying and lowering supplies; bending over, squatting and kneeling on dirt, grasses and weeds; and sweating. Ages 12 and up who are comfortable with this type of physical work are welcome—under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. When you arrive, ask the leader for a free parking pass. If you pre-register, tools and free lunch are provided. WHAT TO BRING: a backpack with plenty of water and snacks, heavy work gloves, eye protection (e.g., sunglasses), 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, fog. Meet promptly in the parking lot. Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended so that we can plan projects and bring enough tools and food. Pre-register online. Rain or high fire danger cancels. Call Jordan at 315-262-4090 if the weather is uncertain.
Leader: Jordan
Location:
     3100 Lynch Road
     Vallejo  
DIRECTIONS: From I-80 East, take the Hiddenbrooke Parkway exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs. From I-80 West, take the Red Top Road exit and follow the Lynch Canyon signs.

 
Coyote Club   Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
9:00 AM

GVRD —  McIntyre Ranch
Ages 4-14 -- The McIntyre Ranch is home to several different habitats, farm animals and an educational garden. Studies have found that children who spend time exploring nature are more focused and interested in school. Bring a snack, water and your curiosity! Cost: $5/class for residents, $6/class nonresident. Adults must register at no cost. Pre-registration is required at 395 Amador St. or online. (Choose 'Outdoors' on the menu.) For more information contact the Coordinator at 707-639-1325.
Leader: Dee Davis
Entrance Fee: $5
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. 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.

 
Second Saturday Tree Maintenance Day    Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
9:00 AM

BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION —  Benicia High School
The Benicia Tree Foundation is sponsoring a tree maintenance day! No experience necessary. Tools and instruction provided. Bring gloves if you have them. Children under 14 must have accompanying adult and all participants must sign our release waiver. RSVP for details on meeting point by contacting the Benicia Tree Foundation at 745-4675 or by email. Set aside a few hours every second Saturday of the month to give our trees some TLC.
Location:
     1101 Military W
     Benicia  

 
Tomato Maze   Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
9:00 AM

SOUL FOOD FARM —  Soul Food Farm
Soul Food Farm in partnership with Heirloom Tomato Maze welcomes you to walk through the garden maze made with almost 370 bales of hay and taste more than 200 heirloom tomato varieties. Enjoy guided maze tours, tomato and veggie tasting, special cooking demonstrations, gardening workshops, and more at Hay Bale Garden's very first Tomato Maze! The maze will be open Friday-Sundays, from 9am until 5pm. Suggested donation is $5.
Location:
     6046 Pleasants Valley Road
     Vacaville  

 
Garden Volunteer Day   Saturday,  SEP  10, 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  

 
Suisun Marsh Walk   Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
9:30 AM

SUISUN MARSH NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION —  Peytonia Ecological Reserve
As the seasons change in the Suisun Marsh, it cycles through many different conditions. And all year it is alive with the many resident birds and plants. Now is a good time to take a trek through Peytonia Ecological Reserve in Suisun and learn more about the flora and fauna of these unique wetlands. The Suisun Marsh Natural History Association has scheduled a 1-1/2 hour guided walk through the reserve on Saturday. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will highlight the current and past uses of plants growing there as well as the natural history of resident birds and animals. Binoculars and walking shoes are recommended. This walk is likely to fill early, so enroll today! For more information or to register, call the Wildlife Center at: (707) 429-4295. This event is free to members and $5.00 for non-members. All proceeds assist the Suisun Marsh Natural History Association in its Suisun Wildlife Center.
Entrance Fee: $5
Registration is required.
Location:
     1171 Kellogg St
     Suisun City  

 
Visions of the Wild - Skaggs Island Bike Ride   Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
9:30 AM

U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS OF SAN PABLO BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE —  Skaggs Island
This is a rare opportunity to tour the 3,300 acre Skaggs Island, a former top secret naval communications site. It is now a part of the San Pablo Bay Wildlife Refuge. There will be approximately five stops to look at the natural and human history of the Skaggs Island and surrounding wetlands. Arrive at 9:30AM if you have reserved a “rental” bicycle, or 10:00AM for sign-in. To register for this event, please sign up online. For more information about events and activities, visit Visions of the Wild's 2016 website.
Registration is required.
Location: Vallejo  
DIRECTIONS: Skaggs Island Road is located at the flashing light on Highway 37 approximately 5.5 miles west of Mare Island and 3.9 miles East of Sears Point (CA-121). It is accessible from either direction on Highway 37 but use extreme caution when turning onto Skaggs Island Road or returning onto Highway 37.

 
Historic Mare Island Navy Cemetery Tour   Saturday,  SEP  10, 2016
12:00 PM

MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST —  Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve
The cemetery on Mare Island is the Navy's oldest cemetery in the West, with graves there dating back to the 1850's. July 9th is also the 99th anniversary of an explosion that killed the Mackenzie family, who are all buried here. Park at the Visitor's Center and meet at the cemetery, just a few hundred feet up the trail. We will be offering two tours, one starting at 12pm, and the other at 1pm. Realistically, 40 people is the maximum number at this time for each tour. If there are more than 40 people that arrive BY NOON for the first tour, we will ask folks who arrive after that to join us for the 2nd tour at 1pm. We hope you understand, and we will try to accommodate everyone. And if more people show up, we will add another tour, starting at 2pm. We hope this will be a monthly event on second Saturdays. Please give us a call at 707-241-4285 if you have any questions about the tours. The event is free, but your donations to the Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve are always encouraged, and help keep the park going!
Leader: Kyle Green
Location:
     167 O’Hara Ct
     Vallejo  
DIRECTIONS: Preserve Visitor Center, Building A-167, at the end of Railroad Ave