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Hike at King-Swett Ranches
Saturday,
FEB
4, 2017
9:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — King-Swett Ranches 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 up to 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. Leader: Jim 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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Centennial Park Restoration
Saturday,
FEB
4, 2017
9:30 AM SOLANO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT — Centennial Park Solano RCD is hosting volunteer events to plant native plants in Vacaville this winter. We will be working from 9:30A-12:30P in Centennial Park in north Vacaville and will be planting native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses. This is our second year of restoration work at Centennial Park, and it is really being transformed! We will provide all necessary tools, work gloves, and snacks. All of these events are family friendly, but we do ask that children under the age of 14 work closely with an adult. Please RSVP by email if you are interested in participating. Location: Vacaville DIRECTIONS: Meeting location provided on RSVP. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
FEB
4, 2017
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,
FEB
4, 2017
11:00 AM PEÑA ADOBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Peña Adobe Park Birding is the perfect activity for families. Meet biologist, author and birder John C. Robinson and learn about his passion for birds and bird-watching! A member of the American Ornithologists Union & the American Birding Association, Robinson will chat with visitors at the Peña Adobe Park, the former home of the Peña family, who with the Vaca family first settled in Vacaville in 1842. Robinson is known for his work with children, connecting youth to nature, and is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books. He will introduce guests to the joys of bird watching from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. There is no admission charge for the historic Peña Adobe Park or entrance fee to the Adobe or Museum. For questions call (707) 447-0518. Leader: John C. Robinson Location: 4699 Peña Adobe Road Vacaville DIRECTIONS: The park is located on Peña Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80. |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Citizen Science Friday
Friday,
FEB
10, 2017
8:30 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST — Solano Land Trust Properties Get involved in science on our lands! Solano Land Trust staff scientist Sue Wickham will teach you all you need to know. BRING: Water, snacks, sturdy gloves, pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes. Come prepared for variable weather (bring layered clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and protection from sun, wind, and fog). Optional: bug repellent, your favorite gardening tools, and binoculars to enjoy the birds! ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Sue at 707-432-0150 x 207 or by email no later than Dec 10. Leader: Sue Wickham Registration is required. DIRECTIONS: Provided upon RSVP. |
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21st Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival
Friday,
FEB
10, 2017
5:00 PM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Please join us Feb 10-12 for our 21sh Annual Flyway Festival! We'll be headquartered at Mare Island with activities scheduled at other nearby venues also. The seasonal wetlands are filled, ensuring that they will be brimming with wildlife too! The Flyway Festival includes an art and photography show, exhibition hall with great exhibitors, and an abundance of guided walks to view the magnificent variety of migratory birds. For updated information, visit us on on Facebook. Location: Bldg 221, 800 Walnut Ave Mare Island Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Events planned at various locations. |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Crew
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
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. Contact Jordan by email or by phone, 315-262-4090, to pre-register. 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. |
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21st Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
9:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Please join us Feb 10-12 for our 21sh Annual Flyway Festival! We'll be headquartered at Mare Island with activities scheduled at other nearby venues also. The seasonal wetlands are filled, ensuring that they will be brimming with wildlife too! The Flyway Festival includes an art and photography show, exhibition hall with great exhibitors, and an abundance of guided walks to view the magnificent variety of migratory birds. For updated information, visit us on on Facebook. Location: Bldg 221, 800 Walnut Ave Mare Island Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Events planned at various locations. |
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Second Saturday Tree Maintenance Day
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Matthew Turner Elementary 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. Rain cancels. Location: 540 Rose Dr Benicia |
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Valentine's Day Hike
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
9:00 AM BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL — Rockville Trails Preserve Come explore this area's historical relationships, and nature's valentines. Bring your own valentine along if you like! Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because Rockville Trails Preserve is otherwise closed. The hike will be a moderate to strenuous pace hiking 4 to 6 miles up and down slippery, steep, and rugged hills that may be full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. The terrain at Rockville Trails Preserve is difficult. All ages are welcome, but those with health, breathing, or balance issues should consider an easier hike. Participants on this hike must be prepared for the following: A moderate to strenuous pace hiking 4 to 6 miles up and down slippery, steep, and rugged hills that may be full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. Expect rough, rocky, uneven ground. Some travel may be off-trail. Preregistration is strongly recommended online. Rain cancels. Call John at 707-718-3498 if the weather is uncertain. Leader: John Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet promptly at the big red "Ice House" building on Suisun Valley Ct, near the intersection of Rockville Rd and Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA. Be ready to immediately carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
FEB
11, 2017
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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21st Annual San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival
Sunday,
FEB
12, 2017
9:00 AM MARE ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST — Mare Island Please join us Feb 10-12 for our 21sh Annual Flyway Festival! We'll be headquartered at Mare Island with activities scheduled at other nearby venues also. The seasonal wetlands are filled, ensuring that they will be brimming with wildlife too! The Flyway Festival includes an art and photography show, exhibition hall with great exhibitors, and an abundance of guided walks to view the magnificent variety of migratory birds. For updated information, visit us on on Facebook. Location: Bldg 221, 800 Walnut Ave Mare Island Vallejo DIRECTIONS: Events planned at various locations. |
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Eagles, Hawks & other Birds of Prey Hike
Sunday,
FEB
12, 2017
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST & SAN FRANCISCO BAY FLYWAY FESTIVAL — Lynch Canyon Open Space Park Join Larry Broderick and team for a hiking tour featuring resident, migrating and over-wintering birds of prey. Broderick is a gifted and entertaining teacher who brings over 25 years of experience researching, rescuing and rehabilitating raptors. Learn about these majestic birds, including where they go, what they do, and how to distinguish different species based on their looks, behaviors, and the ways they fly. COST: free as part of the San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival, but donations appreciated. Parking is $6 per motorized vehicle. Pre-registration recommended online. Bring: binoculars, snacks or a bag lunch, 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 and rain. Also recommended: camera, hiking sticks, and bug repellant. All ages are welcome, but participants must be prepared for a moderate pace covering about 4 miles, partly off-trail, up and down rugged, steep, and slippery hills that are full of sticky seeds, thorny plants, and thistle, and passing free range cattle along the way. Meet in the Lynch Canyon parking lot before 10am. Rain may cancel. Call Larry at 707-791-0335 if the weather is uncertain. Leader: Larry Broderick Parking Fee: $6 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. |
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Third Thursday Volunteer Day
Thursday,
FEB
16, 2017
9:00 AM BENICIA TREE FOUNDATION — Liberty High / National Guard Armory 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. |
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Hummingbird Workshop & Beginning Bird Walk
Saturday,
FEB
18, 2017
9:00 AM NAPA SOLANO AUDUBON SOCIETY — Rush Ranch Learn how to identify the three hummingbird species found in our area and how hummingbird ranges are changing due to climate change. The workshop begins at 9am, followed by a bird walk at Rush Ranch Open Space and Grizzly Island Wildlife Area at 9:30am until noon. Walks are appropriate for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). This walk requires some hiking up hills. Please bring binoculars if you have them and water. For more information, contact Alex. Leader: Alex Greene 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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Rockville Hills Regional Park Trail Crew
Saturday,
FEB
18, 2017
9:00 AM CITY OF FAIRFIELD — Rockville Hills Regional Park The Rockville Trail Crew volunteer work days are scheduled for the third Saturday of every month from 9-12noon, rain or shine! Trail Crew volunteers provide technical assistance with trail maintenance and construction activities on the trails. Trail Crew volunteer duties consist of clearing rocks, trees, brush and other debris from proposed trail routes; build/repair walk ways, bridges or other structures; grade/fill existing trail paths to ensure user safety; and attend all required meetings and training sessions. Volunteers should bring water, gloves and a tool if available. Volunteers should wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes. A snack and beverage provided for volunteers. Meet at the parking area. If you are not a regular volunteer, please RSVP to Ranger Teri, (707) 249-3613, or by email. Location: 2149 Rockville Rd Fairfield |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
FEB
18, 2017
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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Rush Ranch 'Get the Rush'
Saturday,
FEB
18, 2017
10:00 AM SOLANO LAND TRUST & RUSH RANCH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL — Rush Ranch Get the Rush is a series of fun and free activities for the whole family, offered on the third Saturday of every month at Rush Ranch. All ages and mobility levels are welcome! This event is 100% volunteer-run and activities vary month-to-month. Get the Rush! is made possible by Rush Ranch Educational Council, Access Adventure, Napa-Solano Audubon Society, and Solano Land Trust volunteers. For more information on this month's activities, visit Solano Land Trust's Calendar. 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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40/30 Celebration
Saturday,
FEB
18, 2017
12:00 PM SUISUN MARSH NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION — Suisun Wildlife Center Join the Suisun Wildlife Center in celebrating two big anniversaries on February 18th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm! This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the organization! And equally amazing that it will be our 30th year in the Wildlife Center in Suisun City! We want to make such a terrific occasion as fun as possible, so we’re making lots of plans. Of course there will be games, decorations, and wildlife shows to enjoy. We’re planning a barbecue and even a few surprises, so don’t miss it! The most important part of the celebration, though, will be all of YOU! If you are a member, donor, grantor, past volunteer or Board member, helped with a project, saw us in a program, visited the Center, brought in a bird or animal, or want to meet us for the first time, we want you there! Come out to help us celebrate 40 years and get ready for 40 more! Location: 1171 Kellogg Street Suisun City |
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Holiday Hike
Monday,
FEB
20, 2017
9:00 AM BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL — Rockville Trails Preserve Hike through the hills and oak woodlands between Green Valley and Suisun Valley on this Presidents' Day holiday. Enjoy views of the valleys, marsh, delta, and Mt. Diablo. Take advantage of this special opportunity if you can because Rockville Trails Preserve is otherwise closed. The hike will be a moderate to strenuous pace hiking 4 to 6 miles up and down slippery, steep, and rugged hills that may be full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. The terrain at Rockville Trails Preserve is difficult. All ages are welcome, but those with health, breathing, or balance issues should consider an easier hike. Participants on this hike must be prepared for the following: A moderate to strenuous pace hiking 4 to 6 miles up and down slippery, steep, and rugged hills that may be full of sticky seeds and thorny plants. Expect rough, rocky, uneven ground. Some travel may be off-trail. Preregistration is strongly recommended online. Rain cancels. Call Cathy at 707-745-1913 if the weather is uncertain. Leader: Cathy Location: Fairfield DIRECTIONS: Meet promptly at the big red "Ice House" building on Suisun Valley Ct, near the intersection of Rockville Rd and Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA. Be ready to immediately carpool or caravan from there to the trailhead. |
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Centennial Park Restoration
Saturday,
FEB
25, 2017
9:30 AM SOLANO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT — Centennial Park Solano RCD is hosting volunteer events to plant native plants in Vacaville this winter. We will be working from 9:30A-12:30P in Centennial Park in north Vacaville and will be planting native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses. This is our second year of restoration work at Centennial Park, and it is really being transformed! We will provide all necessary tools, work gloves, and snacks. All of these events are family friendly, but we do ask that children under the age of 14 work closely with an adult. Please RSVP by email if you are interested in participating. Location: Vacaville DIRECTIONS: Meeting location provided on RSVP. |
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Garden Volunteer Day
Saturday,
FEB
25, 2017
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 |
