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Third Thursday Volunteer Day    Thursday,  SEP  15, 2016
9:00 AM

BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION —  Lake Herman Regional Park
We'll work from 9 am to Noon. 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.
Location: Benicia  
DIRECTIONS: RSVP for meeting place details.

 
Guided Tours & Night Photography   Thursday,  SEP  15, 2016
3:00 PM

RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL —  Rush Ranch
We hope you can join us for an exciting one-night Photography Workshop at Rush Ranch. Rush Ranch, an operating cattle ranch, is a rustic 2,070-acre open space areain Solano County. We will start off with a few docent-guided tours of the Ranch (in daylight!), and the three hiking trails surrounding it. The 2-mile MarshTrail leads down to the edge of Suisun Marsh, and the hike up the Suisun Hill Trail provides scenic vistas of the Marsh, the Ranch, and the adjacent hills--all unique parts of this gentle, quiet landscape. The Ranch itself provides a wealth of interesting subjects to photograph at night: a number of old buildings (corral, stable, barn), plenty of old farm equipment, weathervanes, etc. After our tour, we meet in the Visitor Center for a brief introduction to Night Photography, followed by plenty of detailed information about the evening's "shoot." Emphasis will be on evaluating existing lighting situations and exposing accordingly. Supplemental lighting possibilities will be discussed and demonstrated, with an emphasis on "Light Painting" techniques. Transparency, B&W, color negative films, and digital will be discussed and compared. This is an intensive workshop limited to 15 participants, closely supervised on location. Students will provide their own equipment and should be familiar with basic photographic techniques. A "Suggested Equipment" list will be provided upon receipt of payment. For more information, visit The Nocturnes - Rush Ranch. For registration information, contact Susan by email or call (707) 645-9860. Proceeds from the workshop will benefit the outreach and education programs of the Rush Ranch Educational Council. The deadline to register is Sep 10.
Leader: Tim Baskerville
Entrance Fee: $100
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.

 
Visions of the Wild 2016   Thursday,  SEP  15, 2016
6:30 PM

VISIONS OF THE WILD 2016 — 
The third annual Visions of the Wild festival, with its newest theme, "Wild in the City," will take place from Sept. 15 through Sept. 18. The festival is a celebration of the plants and animals that live in our urban and suburban settings. Events will include film screenings, field trips, art exhibits, guest speakers and cruises, all taking place in Vallejo and American Canyon. The festival connects nature, culture and community, and is designed to bring together artists, conservationists, students and teachers. All events, with the exception of the river cruises, are free to the public. It is a fun and interactive long weekend with activities for all ages. A detailed schedule of events is available at online.
Location: Vallejo  
DIRECTIONS: Various locations around Vallejo.